Hospice Of Southeastern Michigan, Inc
Southfield, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231501)
CMS process measure: 99.57 (state average 97.27 — above state average)
Serves: 199 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (248) 353-2070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Southeastern Michigan received a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.57 is above the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Hospice Of Southeastern Michigan serves 199 ZIP codes from its office in Southfield, Michigan, in Oakland County.
Yes, Hospice Of Southeastern Michigan is Medicare-certified (CCN 231501), certified since 1983; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Southeastern Michigan, Inc, located in Southfield, Michigan (Oakland County), is a Medicare-certified hospice that has held its certification since November 1, 1983. Its ownership type is listed by CMS as "Other."
According to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, which collects feedback from family caregivers, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.57, compared with a Michigan state average of 97.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 71.8% of patients received visits in their last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Hospice Of Southeastern Michigan serves a broad area, covering 199 ZIP codes from its Southfield office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are included here. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Southeastern Michigan is Medicare-certified (CCN 231501), certified since November 1, 1983, 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 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 99.57, above the Michigan state average of 97.27, and CMS reports 71.8% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 199 ZIP codes from its Southfield, Michigan office in Oakland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 199 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure but is not itself a measure of care quality; CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1983.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life, but patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs and wishes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Of Southeastern Michigan at (248) 353-2070 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; please contact Hospice Of Southeastern Michigan at (248) 353-2070 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staffing, services offered, how care needs are met after hours, and how quality is measured; contact Hospice Of Southeastern Michigan at (248) 353-2070 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Southeastern Michigan's current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231501?state=MI.
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.