Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana Llc
Elkhart, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151561)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (574) 350-4977 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana serves 33 ZIP codes from its Elkhart, Indiana office in Elkhart County.
Yes, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 151561, since 1997); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana LLC is a for-profit hospice serving Elkhart, Indiana and surrounding Elkhart County communities. The provider has been Medicare-certified since March 20, 1997, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 151561.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared with a state average of 97.51 for Indiana — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 49.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana serves a broad area, covering 33 ZIP codes from its Elkhart, Indiana office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to check the official Care Compare listing for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 151561) since March 20, 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 Care Compare reports a CAHPS overall rating of 3 stars, with 82% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 82% rating their 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 100.00, compared with the Indiana state average of 97.51 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 33 ZIP codes from its Elkhart, Indiana office in Elkhart County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 20, 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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have generally stopped pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life, but patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana at (574) 350-4977 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (574) 350-4977 to learn about their intake process, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, staffing, services offered, and how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures — contact (574) 350-4977 for specifics not covered in published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana (CCN 151561) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151561?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.