Center For Hospice And Palliative Care Inc, The
Mishawaka, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151501)
CMS process measure: 98.86 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 76 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (574) 243-3100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Center For Hospice And Palliative Care Inc received a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.86 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
The Center For Hospice And Palliative Care Inc serves 76 ZIP codes from its Mishawaka, Indiana office in St. Joseph County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, The Center For Hospice And Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 151501, since 1986). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that the patient meets eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
The Center For Hospice And Palliative Care Inc, The is a non-profit hospice based in Mishawaka, Indiana, serving families in St. Joseph County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 18, 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating. Of those surveyed, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.86, which is above the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and noted that 69.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area covers 76 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Mishawaka office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. Families should contact the hospice directly for information about specific services, staffing, or how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. The Center For Hospice And Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN 151501, effective July 18, 1986. 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 5-star rating, with 91% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.86, above the Indiana state average of 97.51, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 76 ZIP codes from its Mishawaka, Indiana office in St. Joseph County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 76 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is non-profit. Ownership type can relate to organizational priorities, but CMS quality measures like CAHPS scores are the more direct indicator of reported family experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 18, 1986.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have stopped curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (574) 243-3100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (574) 243-3100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures above and contact them at (574) 243-3100 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 151501 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151501?state=IN.
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.