Hearthstone Hospice
Rochester, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231714)
CMS process measure: 92.86 (state average 97.27 — below state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (586) 991-1529 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Hearthstone Hospice, so a family-experience star rating isn't available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 92.86, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Hearthstone Hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its Rochester, Michigan office in Oakland County.
Yes, Hearthstone Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231714, since August 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hearthstone Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Rochester, Michigan area from its office in Oakland County. CMS records show the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2023, under CCN 231714. The data provided does not indicate whether the hospice is operated on a for-profit, non-profit, or government basis; families are encouraged to confirm ownership directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Hearthstone Hospice, including a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality — it simply means CMS does not yet have enough survey responses to publish these figures.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Hearthstone Hospice scored 92.86, compared to a Michigan state average of 97.27 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A separate care index score of 9 is also reported by CMS.
Hearthstone Hospice's service area includes 20 ZIP codes, as recorded by CMS Care Compare.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hearthstone Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231714, since August 9, 2023), 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 has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Hearthstone Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has had too few surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hearthstone Hospice's composite process score is 92.86, compared to a Michigan state average of 97.27, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hearthstone Hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Rochester, Michigan, in Oakland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not specify Hearthstone Hospice's ownership type; contact the hospice at (586) 991-1529 to confirm, and note that ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hearthstone Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2023, 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 to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients generally expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting well-being.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Hearthstone Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (586) 991-1529 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Hearthstone Hospice at (586) 991-1529 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about the hospice's CAHPS survey results, its quality measure scores compared to the state average, the areas it serves, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — contact Hearthstone Hospice at (586) 991-1529 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hearthstone Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231714?state=MI.
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.