Beacon Hospice Of West Detroit, Lp
Bingham Farms, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231705)
CMS process measure: 95.45 (state average 97.27 — below state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (248) 480-4440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Beacon Hospice Of West Detroit at this time. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 95.45, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Beacon Hospice Of West Detroit serves 19 ZIP codes from its Bingham Farms, Michigan office in Oakland County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Beacon Hospice Of West Detroit is Medicare-certified, with CCN 231705, certified since August 20, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice Of West Detroit, Lp is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Bingham Farms, Michigan, in Oakland County. CMS Care Compare data does not list the ownership type for this hospice in the records provided; families wishing to confirm this detail should check directly with the provider. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — for this hospice in the data provided. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a reflection of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 95.45, compared to a Michigan state average of 97.27, placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 9 was also reported, along with a figure showing 63.6% of visits occurred in the last days of life, according to CMS data.
This hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Bingham Farms office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Hospice Of West Detroit is Medicare-certified (CCN 231705), certified since August 20, 2021, 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 for this hospice in the data provided, which is often due to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 95.45, compared to a Michigan state average of 97.27, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Bingham Farms, Michigan, in Oakland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (248) 480-4440 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2021.
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 generally for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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 on care or support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact the hospice at (248) 480-4440 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (248) 480-4440 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership; contact the hospice at (248) 480-4440 for details not published by CMS.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 231705 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231705?state=MI.
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.