Avita Home Health And Hospice
Galion, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361546)
CMS process measure: 75.6 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (419) 468-7985 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 82% would definitely recommend Avita Home Health And Hospice, and 76% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 75.60, below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Avita Home Health And Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Galion, Ohio, in Crawford County.
Yes, Avita Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361546, certified since 1990; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Avita Home Health And Hospice is a non-profit hospice program based in Galion, Ohio, in Crawford County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 5, 1990, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 82% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Avita Home Health And Hospice scored 75.60, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 44.7% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the data supplied.
Avita Home Health And Hospice serves a broad area, covering 29 ZIP codes from its Galion office. Families are encouraged to review the full details and most current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as all figures here reflect the CMS data vintage provided and are subject to periodic updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Avita Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361546) since July 5, 1990, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 75.60, 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?
It serves 29 ZIP codes from its Galion, Ohio office in Crawford County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Avita Home Health And Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can inform families' research, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed directly for a full picture of care performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 5, 1990, over three decades of certification.
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 specifically for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort in the final phase of life.
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 support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact Avita Home Health And Hospice at (419) 468-7985 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact Avita Home Health And Hospice directly at (419) 468-7985 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction rates, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the ZIP codes served — all of which can be found on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (419) 468-7985.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Avita Home Health And Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361546?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.