Hosparus Southern Indiana
New Albany, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151504)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (812) 945-4596 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Hosparus Southern Indiana 4 out of 5 stars, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Hosparus Southern Indiana serves 97 ZIP codes from its New Albany, Indiana office in Floyd County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hosparus Southern Indiana is Medicare-certified, with CCN 151504, certified since 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hosparus Southern Indiana is a non-profit hospice based in New Albany, Indiana, serving Floyd County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 3, 1989 (CCN 151504), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies their eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Hosparus Southern Indiana scored 100.00, which is above the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 72.6% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Hosparus Southern Indiana's service area, as listed by CMS, includes 97 ZIP codes centered on its New Albany office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are too small for reliable public reporting — this is not an indication of poor quality. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hosparus Southern Indiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 151504), certified since January 3, 1989, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, above the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 72.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 97 ZIP codes from its New Albany, Indiana office in Floyd County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 97 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hosparus Southern Indiana is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports and does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 3, 1989.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a physician certifies a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Hosparus Southern Indiana at (812) 945-4596 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Hosparus Southern Indiana at (812) 945-4596 for guidance and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact Hosparus Southern Indiana at (812) 945-4596 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hosparus Southern Indiana (CCN 151504) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151504?state=IN.
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.