Homereach Hospice
Athens, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361516)
CMS process measure: 98.91 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (740) 331-7040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Homereach Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.91 is above the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Homereach Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its Athens, Ohio office in Athens County.
Yes, Homereach Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361516, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Homereach Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Athens, Ohio, serving Athens County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 1986 (CCN 361516).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Homereach Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-two percent of surveyed families said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85 percent rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, Homereach Hospice scored 98.91, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and data show that 68.6 percent of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
Homereach Hospice's service area covers 57 ZIP codes from its Athens, Ohio office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not include cost information beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of quality. Families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Homereach Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361516) and has been since July 26, 1986; 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, Homereach Hospice received a 4-star rating from family caregivers, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Homereach Hospice's composite process score is 98.91, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Homereach Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its office in Athens, Ohio, located in Athens County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Homereach Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Homereach Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 1986.
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 is for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than 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 from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Homereach Hospice at (740) 331-7040 to ask where they provide care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; contact Homereach Hospice directly at (740) 331-7040 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Homereach Hospice at (740) 331-7040 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Homereach Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361516?state=OH to review its current CMS ratings and measures.
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.