Blue Water Hospice
Port Huron, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231543)
CMS process measure: 98.14 (state average 97.27 — at state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (810) 982-8809 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Blue Water Hospice has a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.14 is about at the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Blue Water Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Port Huron, Michigan, in St. Clair County.
Yes, Blue Water Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231543, certified since 1991); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Blue Water Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Port Huron, Michigan, serving families in St. Clair County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 1991, meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Blue Water Hospice a 5-star overall rating. Of those surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Blue Water Hospice scored 98.14, compared with a Michigan state average of 97.27 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 76.4% of patients had visits in their last days of life, based on the same published dataset.
Blue Water Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 35 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indicator of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Blue Water Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231543) and has been since June 19, 1991. 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?
Family caregivers gave Blue Water Hospice a 5-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Blue Water Hospice's composite process score is 98.14, compared with a Michigan state average of 97.27, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Blue Water Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Port Huron, Michigan office in St. Clair County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Blue Water Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Blue Water Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 1991.
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, typically when a doctor believes a patient has a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing an illness; it does not mean pain and symptom management or emotional support stop — those continue and often increase.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for Blue Water Hospice; contact the hospice at (810) 982-8809 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Blue Water Hospice directly at (810) 982-8809 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — all of which are reported for Blue Water Hospice above; for questions about specific services or staffing, contact the hospice directly at (810) 982-8809.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Blue Water Hospice (CCN 231543) directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231543?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.