Hospice Of Northwest Ohio
Lambertville, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231618)
CMS process measure: 98.98 (state average 97.27 — above state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (414) 661-4001 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Hospice Of Northwest Ohio 89% of the time, and 79% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 98.98 is above the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Hospice Of Northwest Ohio serves 15 ZIP codes from its Lambertville, Michigan office in Monroe County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific ZIP code falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospice Of Northwest Ohio is Medicare-certified (CCN 231618, certified since April 28, 2010). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Northwest Ohio is a non-profit hospice based in Lambertville, Michigan (Monroe County), certified by Medicare since April 28, 2010 (CCN 231618). All figures below come from CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 89% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data provided, but these caregiver responses reflect direct family experience with the care given.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Hospice Of Northwest Ohio scored 98.98, which is above the Michigan state average of 97.27. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes. Its care index score is listed at 10, and 74.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure of responsiveness near end of life.
Hospice Of Northwest Ohio serves 15 ZIP codes from its Lambertville, MI office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here.
Families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Hospice Of Northwest Ohio?
Yes. Hospice Of Northwest Ohio is Medicare-certified (CCN 231618) since April 28, 2010, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.98, above the Michigan state average of 97.27, and 74.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of Northwest Ohio serves 15 ZIP codes from its Lambertville, MI office in Monroe County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed for direct evidence of care quality regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 28, 2010.
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 for patients 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up on care or support, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (414) 661-4001 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Hospice Of Northwest Ohio at (414) 661-4001 for guidance and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly a hospice responds to needs near end of life, and the geographic area served — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice directly at (414) 661-4001.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Northwest Ohio directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231618?state=MI to confirm current ratings and details.
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.