Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northeast Indiana, Llc
Fort Wayne, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151635)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 83 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (260) 203-5441 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northeast Indiana serves 83 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne, Indiana office in Allen County.
Yes, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northeast Indiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 151635, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northeast Indiana, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving families in Allen County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 151635.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects whether recommended care processes were consistently delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51 — 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 64.5% of patients, based on the published data.
This hospice reports serving 83 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published for this provider; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northeast Indiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 151635) as of July 23, 2020, 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?
Caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% 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 100.00, 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 83 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne, Indiana office in Allen County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 83 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 indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (260) 203-5441 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice directly at (260) 203-5441 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver satisfaction scores, service area coverage, how care needs are met, and how the hospice communicates with families — you can also review CMS Care Compare data directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up CCN 151635 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151635?state=IN to confirm current ratings and certification status.
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.