Hospice Of Hillsdale County
Hillsdale, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231552)
CMS process measure: 86.56 (state average 97.27 — below state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (517) 437-5252 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Hillsdale County earned a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 86.56 is below the Michigan state average of 97.27, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Hospice Of Hillsdale County serves 33 ZIP codes from its Hillsdale, Michigan office in Hillsdale County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Of Hillsdale County is Medicare-certified (CCN 231552, since 1992). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Hillsdale County is a non-profit hospice based in Hillsdale, Michigan, serving Hillsdale County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since October 9, 1992 (CCN 231552).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers rated this hospice highly: it earned a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 91% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 93% giving it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Hospice Of Hillsdale County scored 86.56, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27. CMS also reported a care index score of 10, and that 85.8% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Hospice Of Hillsdale County's service area covers 33 ZIP codes from its Hillsdale office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no separate cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; families should check the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures. Where a measure is not listed, that reflects CMS's own reporting, often due to small patient sample sizes, rather than any indication of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Hillsdale County has been Medicare-certified since October 9, 1992 (CCN 231552), 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 Care Compare data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 93% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 86.56, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27, according to CMS Care Compare data. CMS also reported that 85.8% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 33 ZIP codes from its Hillsdale, Michigan office in Hillsdale County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Since October 9, 1992, more than 30 years, according to CMS records.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Hospice Of Hillsdale County at (517) 437-5252 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (517) 437-5252 for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how to begin care — all worth discussing directly with the hospice at (517) 437-5252.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Hillsdale County (CCN 231552) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231552?state=MI to review its current CMS-reported data.
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.