The Medical Team, Inc
Grand Rapids, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231656)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.27 — above state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (248) 949-9968 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for The Medical Team, Inc, so that part of its reputation isn't publicly rated yet. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Michigan state average of 97.27.
The Medical Team, Inc serves 30 ZIP codes from its Grand Rapids, Michigan office in Kent County.
Yes, The Medical Team, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 231656, certified since March 16, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
The Medical Team, Inc is a for-profit hospice serving Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the surrounding Kent County area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 2017, with CCN 231656.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10 are all currently unavailable. This is often the result of too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects whether patients received a bundle of recommended care processes, The Medical Team, Inc scored 100.00, above the Michigan state average of 97.27. Its care index score is listed as 9, and CMS data shows that 82.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
The Medical Team, Inc reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Grand Rapids office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No cost information beyond this is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from The Medical Team, Inc?
Yes. The Medical Team, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 231656) since March 16, 2017, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The Medical Team, Inc has a composite process score of 100.00, above the Michigan state average of 97.27, with a care index score of 9 and 82.9% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The Medical Team, Inc serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The Medical Team, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it alongside other quality data for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
The Medical Team, Inc has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 2017.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than pursuing treatments aimed at curing the illness; patients can still receive care for other conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't in the CMS data provided; please contact The Medical Team, Inc at (248) 949-9968 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the enrollment process; contact The Medical Team, Inc at (248) 949-9968 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact The Medical Team, Inc directly at (248) 949-9968 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up The Medical Team, Inc (CCN 231656) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231656?state=MI to confirm current certification and quality data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.