Compassus-Southern Indiana
Kokomo, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151516)
CMS process measure: 99.11 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (765) 252-2353 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Compassus-Southern Indiana received an overall 3-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 76% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 99.11 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Compassus-Southern Indiana serves 31 ZIP codes from its Kokomo, Indiana office in Howard County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Compassus-Southern Indiana is Medicare-certified, with CCN 151516, certified since 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus-Southern Indiana is a government-owned hospice provider based in Kokomo, Indiana (Howard County), Medicare-certified since July 2, 1992. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its Kokomo office.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among family caregivers surveyed, 76% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience with the hospice at 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of important care processes — Compassus-Southern Indiana scored 99.11, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also published a care index score of 10 and reported that visits occurred in the last days of life for 74.2% of patients, per the most recent CMS data vintage available.
Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, it may be due to small patient counts in the reporting period, and this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are available here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the CMS data provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus-Southern Indiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 151516) since July 2, 1992, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall 3-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 76% saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.11, which is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 31 ZIP codes from its Kokomo, Indiana office in Howard County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus-Southern Indiana is government-owned; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside survey results and quality measures, when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 1992.
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?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (765) 252-2353 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (765) 252-2353 for information on starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures like the composite process score, service area, and ownership — all of which are reported for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS-reported details for Compassus-Southern Indiana directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151516?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.