Bella Care Hospice
Westerville, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361646)
CMS process measure: 99.45 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 305 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (614) 473-0044 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Bella Care Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 74% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite care process measure, it scored 99.45, above the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Bella Care Hospice serves 305 ZIP codes from its office in Westerville, Ohio, in Delaware County.
Yes, Bella Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361646, since February 25, 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bella Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Westerville, Ohio, serving families in Delaware County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 2009 (CCN 361646).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Bella Care Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Of those surveyed, 74% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 73% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a defined set of core care processes, Bella Care Hospice scored 99.45, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 58.9% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
Bella Care Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 305 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Westerville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where CMS has not released a particular measure for a given hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bella Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361646) since February 25, 2009, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Bella Care Hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 74% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 73% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bella Care Hospice's composite process score is 99.45, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bella Care Hospice, based in Westerville, Ohio (Delaware County), serves 305 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 305 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bella Care Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS survey and process measures offer more direct insight into a specific hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bella Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 2009.
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 rather than cure and is generally for patients with 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Bella Care Hospice; contact the hospice at (614) 473-0044 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Bella Care Hospice, contact them directly at (614) 473-0044 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality process scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Bella Care Hospice at (614) 473-0044 for details specific to your needs.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bella Care Hospice (CCN 361646) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361646?state=OH to confirm 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.