Compassus-Indianapolis Metro
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151507)
CMS process measure: 99.8 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (317) 829-2124 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Compassus-Indianapolis Metro received a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.80, above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Compassus-Indianapolis Metro serves 79 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Indiana office in Marion County. This reflects a fairly broad regional service area based on CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Compassus-Indianapolis Metro is Medicare-certified (CCN 151507, since 1990). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus-Indianapolis Metro is a for-profit hospice serving the Indianapolis, Indiana area, Medicare-certified since February 9, 1990 (CCN 151507). This profile draws exclusively on CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 99.80, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51 \u2014 placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 70.4% of patients, according to the most recent published data. If any measure had been missing from CMS's data, that would simply mean CMS has not published it for this hospice, often because of small patient counts, and would not indicate poor quality.
Compassus-Indianapolis Metro reports serving 79 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Marion County office, indicating a broad regional service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as data vintages update periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus-Indianapolis Metro is Medicare-certified (CCN 151507) since February 9, 1990, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall 3-star rating, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 76% 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 measure score is 99.80, above the Indiana state average of 97.51, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates this hospice serves 79 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Marion County office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
Compassus-Indianapolis Metro is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 9, 1990.
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 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?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not giving up care.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Compassus-Indianapolis Metro at (317) 829-2124 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact Compassus-Indianapolis Metro directly at (317) 829-2124 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to reach the hospice team \u2014 all of which you can review here and confirm by calling (317) 829-2124.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus-Indianapolis Metro directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151507?state=IN to confirm current CMS 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.