Franciscan Hospice Care
Lafayette, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151563)
CMS process measure: 96.66 (state average 97.51 — at state average)
Serves: 117 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (765) 423-6224 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Franciscan Hospice Care has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 83% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.66 is about at the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Franciscan Hospice Care serves 117 ZIP codes from its office in Lafayette, Indiana, in Tippecanoe County.
Yes, Franciscan Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 151563), certified since 1997, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Franciscan Hospice Care is a non-profit hospice based in Lafayette, Indiana, serving families in Tippecanoe County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Franciscan Hospice Care an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Franciscan Hospice Care scored 96.66, which CMS characterizes as at the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 64.2% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the published data vintage.
Franciscan Hospice Care's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 117 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a specific measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Franciscan Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 151563), certified since June 19, 1997, 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's CAHPS survey data show a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend Franciscan Hospice Care and 79% 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 96.66, which CMS lists as at the Indiana state average of 97.51; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and 64.2% of patients receiving visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Franciscan Hospice Care, based in Lafayette, Indiana (Tippecanoe County), serves 117 ZIP codes according to CMS Care Compare.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 117 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Franciscan Hospice Care is organized as a non-profit; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports and does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Franciscan Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 1997.
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 specifically for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, usually when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Franciscan Hospice Care delivers services; contact the hospice at (765) 423-6224 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an enrollment process; contact Franciscan Hospice Care at (765) 423-6224 to ask 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 caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the size of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare data for Franciscan Hospice Care.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Franciscan Hospice Care directly using CCN 151563 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151563?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.