Amedisys Hospice
Jeffersonville, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151605)
CMS process measure: 99.79 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 76 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (812) 284-4630 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Hospice has a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating of 3 out of 5, with 80% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.79 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Amedisys Hospice serves 76 ZIP codes from its Jeffersonville, Indiana office in Clark County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 151605, certified since February 16, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice, located in Jeffersonville, Indiana (Clark County), is a for-profit hospice program that has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 2011, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) 151605.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Amedisys Hospice earned an overall CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among surveyed family caregivers, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Amedisys Hospice scored 99.79, compared with the Indiana state average of 97.51 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 82.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
Amedisys Hospice reports serving 76 ZIP codes from its Jeffersonville office, reflecting a broad service area across the surrounding region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the source directly. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility. No additional cost, staffing, or facility information is included here beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151605, certified since February 16, 2011), 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?
Per CMS CAHPS survey data, Amedisys Hospice has a 3-star family-caregiver rating, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating overall care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.79, compared with the Indiana state average of 97.51, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Amedisys Hospice serving 76 ZIP codes from its Jeffersonville, Indiana office in Clark County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 76 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 2011.
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 those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor has certified a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care — 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 care settings; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (812) 284-4630 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; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (812) 284-4630 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are reported for Amedisys Hospice above; for specifics on staffing or services, contact the hospice directly at (812) 284-4630.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice (CCN 151605) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151605?state=IN to confirm 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.