Aseracare Hospice
Lincoln, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281514)
CMS process measure: 99.46 (state average 97.56 — above state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 488-1363 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aseracare Hospice in Lincoln, NE has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.46 is above the Nebraska state average of 97.56.
Aseracare Hospice serves 74 ZIP codes from its Lincoln, Nebraska office in Lancaster County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 281514, since 1995), so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This certification means the hospice meets federal requirements to bill Medicare for covered hospice services.
About this hospice
Aseracare Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Lincoln, Nebraska, in Lancaster County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 24, 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Aseracare Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Aseracare Hospice scored 99.46, compared with a Nebraska state average of 97.56 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 85.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published for this hospice.
Aseracare Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 74 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Lincoln office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice. Where any measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, often because of small patient counts — this does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 281514) since February 24, 1995, 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, Aseracare Hospice received a 4-star overall rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.46, above the Nebraska state average of 97.56. CMS also reports 85.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Aseracare Hospice serves 74 ZIP codes from its Lincoln, Nebraska office in Lancaster County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 74 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aseracare Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own — CMS's survey and process measures offer a more direct look at care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 24, 1995.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
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 is not about giving up but about prioritizing comfort, dignity, and support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact Aseracare Hospice at (402) 488-1363 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps. Please contact Aseracare Hospice at (402) 488-1363 to ask how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and service area coverage — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for anything beyond this, contact the hospice directly at (402) 488-1363.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aseracare Hospice (CCN 281514) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281514?state=NE to see the latest published 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.