Traditions Health
Crown Point, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151544)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 98 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (219) 661-3100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Traditions Health an overall rating of 3 stars, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, Traditions Health scored 100.00, above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Traditions Health serves 98 ZIP codes from its office in Crown Point, Indiana, in Lake County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location is included.
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 151544, certified since 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Health is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Crown Point, Indiana, serving families in Lake County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 1996, and operates as a non-profit organization. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Traditions Health an overall rating of 3 stars. Among survey respondents, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of important care processes, Traditions Health scored 100.00, compared with the Indiana state average of 97.51 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and data show that 78.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the most recent published figures.
Traditions Health serves a broad area, covering 98 ZIP codes from its Crown Point office. Families considering hospice care are encouraged to review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about services, availability, and how care is provided. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Traditions Health has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 1996 (CCN 151544), 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 Care Compare reports an overall CAHPS family caregiver rating of 3 stars for Traditions Health, with 81% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 80% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Traditions Health scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with the Indiana state average of 97.51, putting it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Traditions Health serves 98 ZIP codes from its office in Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 98 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Traditions Health is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality data can help families weigh it alongside caregiver survey results and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Traditions Health has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 1996.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines 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 toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for Traditions Health; contact the hospice at (219) 661-3100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with Traditions Health, contact the hospice directly at (219) 661-3100 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performed on CMS quality measures, the areas it serves, and how care is coordinated; contact Traditions Health at (219) 661-3100 for specifics and review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Traditions Health directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151544?state=IN to review its current CMS-reported ratings and measures.
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.