Ashanti Hospice And Palliative Care
Ottawa Hills, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361651)
CMS process measure: 93.53 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (419) 724-1200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Ashanti Hospice And Palliative Care, and 82% rated their experience a 9 or 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 93.53, below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Ashanti Hospice And Palliative Care serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Ottawa Hills, Ohio, in Lucas County.
Yes, Ashanti Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 361651, since 2010). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ashanti Hospice And Palliative Care is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Ottawa Hills, Ohio, serving families in Lucas County and the surrounding area. The hospice is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since June 22, 2010.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 87% of family caregivers who responded said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Ashanti Hospice And Palliative Care scored 93.53, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 70.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life, and a care index score of 9 is noted in the data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 33 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ashanti Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 361651) since June 22, 2010, 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?
According to CMS data, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 93.53, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its Ottawa Hills, Ohio office in Lucas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and composite process score are the most direct way to compare care experience across hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 22, 2010.
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 people who have decided to stop curative treatment, 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (419) 724-1200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice directly at (419) 724-1200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type — all of which are reported for this hospice above; for specifics beyond this data, contact the hospice at (419) 724-1200.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361651?state=OH.
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.