Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio
South Point, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361649)
CMS process measure: 94.12 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (740) 894-0013 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS survey, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.12, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio serves 29 ZIP codes from its South Point, OH office, located in Lawrence County.
Yes, Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio is Medicare-certified (CCN 361649), certified since 2010. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio is a Medicare-certified hospice based in South Point, Ohio, serving families in Lawrence County. It is classified by CMS as an 'Other' ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2010.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers who responded to the CMS-administered survey.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 94.12, which falls below the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 76.3%, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
This hospice reports serving 29 ZIP codes from its South Point office, giving families in the surrounding region a sense of the breadth of its coverage area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not include staffing, facility, or service details beyond what CMS publishes.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio is Medicare-certified (CCN 361649), certified since March 19, 2010. 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 shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 85% 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 score is 94.12, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 29 ZIP codes from its South Point, Ohio office in Lawrence County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as 'Other.' Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS's survey and process measures are more direct indicators of family experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2010.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than pursuing a cure; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio at (740) 894-0013 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio at (740) 894-0013 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio at (740) 894-0013 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361649?state=OH to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.