Heritage Hospice, Inc
Danville, KY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 181515)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (859) 236-2425 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Hospice holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice. CMS has not published a comparison of its composite process measure to the Kentucky state average.
Heritage Hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its Danville, Kentucky office in Boyle County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Heritage Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 181515), certified since December 16, 1988, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heritage Hospice, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Danville, Kentucky, serving families in Boyle County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 1988 (CCN 181515).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Heritage Hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
CMS has not published a comparison of this hospice's composite process measure against the Kentucky state average (listed as 'not reported' in the current data), so no direct comparison can be made here. CMS data indicate that 53.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a measure CMS tracks as part of its quality reporting. When a measure is not published, this often reflects small patient counts rather than an indication of poor quality.
Heritage Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 47 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heritage Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 181515) since December 16, 1988, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave Heritage Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the comparison to the Kentucky state average composite score as 'not reported' for this hospice, so a direct comparison isn't currently available; this does not necessarily indicate a quality concern.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Heritage Hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its office in Danville, Kentucky, in Boyle County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heritage Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but quality can vary within any ownership category, so it's worth reviewing the CAHPS and quality data alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Heritage Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 1988.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it is a personal decision made with a physician's guidance, not a matter of 'giving up.'
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; contact Heritage Hospice at (859) 236-2425 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Heritage Hospice directly at (859) 236-2425 to learn about their intake process and eligibility requirements.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CAHPS caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, staff availability, and the range of services offered; contact Heritage Hospice at (859) 236-2425 for details specific to their program.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Heritage Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/181515?state=KY.
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.