Ascent Hospice Llc
South Bend, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151649)
CMS process measure: 97.22 (state average 97.51 — at state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (574) 213-2727 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Ascent Hospice in South Bend, Indiana was excellent, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite quality measure, the hospice scored 97.22, which is about at the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Ascent Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its South Bend, Indiana office in St. Joseph County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Ascent Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 151649, certified since September 22, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Ascent Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving South Bend, Indiana and surrounding communities in St. Joseph County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2022. Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 95% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 95% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating in the data provided for this listing, so that figure is not stated here.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Ascent Hospice scored 97.22, which CMS categorizes as being at the state average for Indiana (state average 97.51). CMS also reports that 96.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life consistent with the measure period reported, and a care index score of 9 was recorded.
Ascent Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 21 ZIP codes from its South Bend office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; where information is not listed, that reflects CMS not publishing it for this hospice, often due to small patient sample sizes, and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ascent Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 151649), certified since September 22, 2022, 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 survey, 95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Ascent Hospice, and 95% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ascent Hospice's composite process score is 97.22, which CMS rates as at the state average for Indiana (97.51).
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Ascent Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its South Bend, Indiana location in St. Joseph 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?
Ownership type was not included in the available CMS data for this listing; please contact the hospice at (574) 213-2727 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ascent Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2022, according to CMS records.
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 for those with a limited life expectancy who have chosen to stop curative treatment; both emphasize quality of life and symptom relief.
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, support, or attention to a patient's needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Ascent Hospice at (574) 213-2727 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Ascent Hospice directly at (574) 213-2727 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, and how care is coordinated; contacting Ascent Hospice at (574) 213-2727 can help clarify specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ascent Hospice LLC (CCN 151649) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151649?state=IN to review its current CMS-reported 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.