Beacon Hospice Of North Detroit Lp
Bingham Farms, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231642)
CMS process measure: 94.74 (state average 97.27 — below state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (248) 480-4440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating or percent-recommend figure for Beacon Hospice Of North Detroit Lp. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.74, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Beacon Hospice Of North Detroit Lp serves 68 ZIP codes from its office in Bingham Farms, Michigan, in Oakland County.
Yes, Beacon Hospice Of North Detroit Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 231642, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice Of North Detroit Lp is a for-profit hospice based in Bingham Farms, Michigan, in Oakland County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2015, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 231642.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This often occurs because of small patient counts and does not imply anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects a bundle of care process indicators, this hospice scored 94.74, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 45.2% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to available CMS data.
Beacon Hospice Of North Detroit Lp reports serving 68 ZIP codes from its Bingham Farms office, indicating a fairly broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee information beyond this is available in the CMS data reviewed.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Hospice Of North Detroit Lp has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2015 (CCN 231642), 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 94.74, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Beacon Hospice Of North Detroit Lp reports serving 68 ZIP codes from its office in Bingham Farms, Oakland County, Michigan.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2015.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data reviewed; please contact the hospice directly at (248) 480-4440 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (248) 480-4440 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact the hospice at (248) 480-4440 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beacon Hospice Of North Detroit Lp directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231642?state=MI 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.