Three Rivers Health Homecare & Hospice
Three Rivers, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231533)
CMS process measure: 89.83 (state average 97.27 — below state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (269) 278-6108 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Three Rivers Health Homecare & Hospice high marks, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 89.83, below the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Three Rivers Health Homecare & Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Three Rivers, Michigan, in St. Joseph County.
Yes, Three Rivers Health Homecare & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231533, since 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Three Rivers Health Homecare & Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Three Rivers, Michigan, serving families in St. Joseph County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 10, 1990 (CCN 231533).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported strong satisfaction: 94% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 95% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were followed — Three Rivers Health Homecare & Hospice scored 89.83, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 77.5% of patients, based on the data supplied.
The hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Three Rivers, Michigan office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures beyond this are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. Where a measure is not listed, that reflects data not published for this hospice, which is often due to small patient survey counts rather than a sign of poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Three Rivers Health Homecare & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231533) since April 10, 1990, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 95% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 89.83, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Three Rivers Health Homecare & Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Three Rivers, Michigan, in St. Joseph County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but it can be a useful factor alongside CMS survey and quality data when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 10, 1990.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Three Rivers Health Homecare & Hospice at (269) 278-6108 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact Three Rivers Health Homecare & Hospice directly at (269) 278-6108 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, the areas served, and how care needs are addressed; you can also review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Three Rivers Health Homecare & Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231533?state=MI using CCN 231533.
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.