Caring Cove Hospice Llc
Mishawaka, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151641)
CMS process measure: 86.74 (state average 97.51 — below state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (574) 855-3017 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Caring Cove Hospice LLC, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 86.74, which is below the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Caring Cove Hospice LLC serves 35 ZIP codes from its Mishawaka, Indiana office in St. Joseph County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Caring Cove Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 151641, certified since December 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caring Cove Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Mishawaka, Indiana, serving families in St. Joseph County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 2021 (CCN 151641).
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Caring Cove Hospice LLC. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet made this data available for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Caring Cove Hospice LLC scored 86.74, which is below the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 81.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Caring Cove Hospice LLC's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 35 ZIP codes from its Mishawaka office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of retrieval. 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 Caring Cove Hospice LLC?
Yes. Caring Cove Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 151641, since December 2, 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 Caring Cove Hospice LLC, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Caring Cove Hospice LLC scored 86.74, below the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 81.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Caring Cove Hospice LLC serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
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?
Caring Cove Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS-reported quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Caring Cove Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 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 for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather changing its focus, and patients can still receive medical attention for their comfort and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify the settings in which Caring Cove Hospice LLC delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (574) 855-3017 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process. Please contact Caring Cove Hospice LLC directly at (574) 855-3017 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, family caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review Caring Cove Hospice LLC's published CMS data and ask the hospice directly at (574) 855-3017 for details not captured here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caring Cove Hospice LLC (CCN 151641) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151641?state=IN to confirm current CMS-reported details.
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.