Better Together Home Health And Hospice
Akron, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361743)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (330) 599-7316 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Better Together Home Health And Hospice in Akron, OH, so a specific rating comparison isn't available yet. Families can check Medicare Care Compare for updates as more data becomes available.
Better Together Home Health And Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Akron, Ohio office. County information was not provided in the available data.
Yes, Better Together Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361743), certified since November 12, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Better Together Home Health And Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Akron, Ohio area. CMS Care Compare records show it has been certified since November 12, 2024. The data provided does not include the ownership structure (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice, so families should confirm this directly with the provider or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice in the data available here — this is often the case for newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Ohio state average of 97.03 can be made at this time.
Better Together Home Health And Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Akron, Ohio office. Families researching end-of-life care options in this service area may want to check back on Medicare Care Compare periodically, as quality data is updated as more patient outcomes are recorded.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or through Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Better Together Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361743) as of November 12, 2024, 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 the case for newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
A composite process score for this hospice has not been published by CMS in the available data, so no comparison to Ohio's state average of 97.03 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Better Together Home Health And Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Akron, Ohio office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 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 available for this listing; please contact the hospice at (330) 599-7316 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 2024.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than 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 curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up medical care or support — a hospice team continues to provide medical, emotional, and spiritual care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify the settings in which this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (330) 599-7316 to ask about their specific arrangements.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake details; please contact the hospice directly at (330) 599-7316 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, caregiver support, staff availability, and how the hospice measures quality; contact Better Together Home Health And Hospice at (330) 599-7316 for specifics, and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS-published details for Better Together Home Health And Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361743?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.