Traditions Health
Highland Heights, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361602)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 219 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (440) 386-2500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Traditions Health has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 84% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Traditions Health serves 219 ZIP codes from its Highland Heights, Ohio office in Cuyahoga County.
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 361602, since 1997); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Health is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Highland Heights, Ohio, serving families in Cuyahoga County and beyond. It is a non-profit organization, certified for Medicare participation since May 14, 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Traditions Health an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — Traditions Health scored 100.00, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 74.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
Traditions Health's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 219 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Highland Heights office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No cost or pricing figures are included here; families should ask the hospice directly about benefit coverage.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient survey counts rather than an indicator of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Traditions Health has been Medicare-certified since May 14, 1997 (CCN 361602), 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, Traditions Health received an overall 4-star rating, with 84% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Traditions Health's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Traditions Health, based in Highland Heights, Ohio (Cuyahoga County), serves 219 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 219 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; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results offer more direct insight into a hospice's care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Traditions Health has been Medicare-certified since May 14, 1997.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
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; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity in the time that remains.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify Traditions Health's care settings; contact the hospice at (440) 386-2500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact Traditions Health directly at (440) 386-2500 to learn how to begin care, and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and staff availability — Traditions Health's CAHPS star rating and composite process score above are a starting point, and remaining questions can be directed to the hospice at (440) 386-2500.
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/361602?state=OH using CCN 361602.
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.