Transitions Fort Wayne, Llc
Fort Wayne, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151652)
CMS process measure: 95.45 (state average 97.51 — below state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (877) 467-6880 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Transitions Fort Wayne, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 95.45 compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51, placing it below the state average.
Transitions Fort Wayne serves 21 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne, Indiana office in Allen County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Transitions Fort Wayne is Medicare-certified, with CCN 151652, certified since December 15, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Transitions Fort Wayne, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Fort Wayne, Indiana and surrounding communities in Allen County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the ownership type for this hospice has not been published, so families should confirm this detail directly with the provider. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 15, 2022.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Transitions Fort Wayne. This is often due to small patient counts and does not necessarily reflect the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs certain recommended care processes, Transitions Fort Wayne scored 95.45, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 70.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Transitions Fort Wayne serves 21 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne, Indiana office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at this writing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Transitions Fort Wayne is Medicare-certified (CCN 151652), certified since December 15, 2022. 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 for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not necessarily indicate anything negative about care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 95.45, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 70.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Transitions Fort Wayne serves 21 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne, Indiana office in Allen County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided here does not include the ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (877) 467-6880 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 15, 2022.
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 generally 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?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (877) 467-6880 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice at (877) 467-6880 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, ownership, and how long a hospice has been certified — contact the hospice at (877) 467-6880 for details not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Transitions Fort Wayne (CCN 151652) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151652?state=IN to confirm current ratings and details.
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.