Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northern Indiana Llc
Mishawaka, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151608)
CMS process measure: 99.01 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (574) 855-4475 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northern Indiana has a CMS caregiver survey star rating of 3 out of 5, with 81% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.01 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northern Indiana serves 52 ZIP codes from its Mishawaka, Indiana office in St. Joseph County. Families outside this list should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage of their address.
Yes, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northern Indiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 151608, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further coverage or cost detail is provided here.
About this hospice
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northern Indiana LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Mishawaka, Indiana, serving families in St. Joseph County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2012.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 76% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 99.01, which is above the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS data also reports a care index score of 10 and shows that 66.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data available.
This hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 52 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not imply anything negative about quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services beyond what CMS has published, and families should contact the hospice directly for those details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northern Indiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 151608), certified since September 19, 2012, 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 earned a 3-star overall rating, with 81% 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 CMS composite process score is 99.01, which is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Mishawaka, Indiana office in St. Joseph County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality; CMS survey results and quality measures are the best available indicators of experience and process performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2012, according to CMS records.
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 for people who have chosen to stop 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 toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting well-being.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northern Indiana at (574) 855-4475 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover intake steps; contact Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northern Indiana at (574) 855-4475 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is delivered — contact Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northern Indiana at (574) 855-4475 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up CCN 151608 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151608?state=IN to see the latest published CMS figures.
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.