Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan
Jackson, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231523)
CMS process measure: 99.84 (state average 97.27 — above state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (517) 841-6983 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.84 is above the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan serves 54 ZIP codes from its office in Jackson, Michigan, in Jackson County.
Yes, Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan is Medicare-certified (CCN 231523, since 1987). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan is a for-profit hospice based in Jackson, Michigan, serving Jackson County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 1987, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare's oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. In that survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% 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 completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.84, which is above the Michigan state average of 97.27. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 81.1% of the patients measured. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indication of care quality.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 54 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan is Medicare-certified (CCN 231523), certified since June 17, 1987. 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 received a 4-star overall rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% 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 99.84, above the Michigan state average of 97.27, indicating it is above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 54 ZIP codes from its Jackson, Michigan office in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type is reported by CMS for transparency, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 1987.
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 for people who have decided to stop treatments aimed at curing their illness and focus on comfort, usually when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or 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 (517) 841-6983 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (517) 841-6983 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231523?state=MI using CCN 231523.
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.