Absolute Hospice Inc
North Canton, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361683)
CMS process measure: 96.66 (state average 97.03 — at state average)
Serves: 98 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (330) 498-8075 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey gave Absolute Hospice Inc an overall rating of 3 stars, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 96.66 is about at the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Absolute Hospice Inc serves 98 ZIP codes from its North Canton, OH office in Stark County.
Yes, Absolute Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 361683, since August 28, 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Absolute Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice provider based in North Canton, Ohio, serving families in Stark County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 361683.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave Absolute Hospice Inc an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Absolute Hospice Inc scored 96.66, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Ohio's average of 97.03. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data available.
CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 59.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on published Care Compare figures. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Absolute Hospice Inc's service area covers 98 ZIP codes from its North Canton office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Absolute Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN 361683, certified since August 28, 2014, 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's CAHPS survey data shows an overall rating of 3 stars, with 81% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Absolute Hospice Inc, and 78% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Absolute Hospice Inc's composite process score is 96.66, which CMS lists as at the state average, compared to Ohio's average of 97.03.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 98 ZIP codes from its North Canton, OH office in Stark County.
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?
Absolute Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are the best way to compare providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 2014.
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 people who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Absolute Hospice Inc provides care; contact the hospice at (330) 498-8075 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; contact Absolute Hospice Inc directly at (330) 498-8075 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, what areas are served, and how long the provider has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered here using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Absolute Hospice Inc, CCN 361683, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361683?state=OH to see the most current CMS 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.