Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc
Cincinnati, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361627)
CMS process measure: 90.21 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (513) 770-0820 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Southwest Ohio earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, it scored 90.21, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Hospice Of Southwest Ohio serves 86 ZIP codes from its Cincinnati, Ohio office in Hamilton County.
Yes, Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 361627, since 2005). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving families in Hamilton County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 30, 2005 (CCN 361627).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 4-star rating overall. Of those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care steps, this hospice scored 90.21, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 65.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Hospice Of Southwest Ohio currently serves 86 ZIP codes from its Cincinnati office. Families interested in learning more about specific service areas, staffing, or how care is delivered should contact the hospice directly.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, which does not by itself indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 361627), certified since December 30, 2005, 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?
Caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% 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-of-care score is 90.21, 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 serves 86 ZIP codes from its Cincinnati, Ohio office in Hamilton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, but it's a factor some families like to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 30, 2005.
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 for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (513) 770-0820 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (513) 770-0820 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which you can review on Medicare Care Compare and confirm by calling (513) 770-0820.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361627?state=OH.
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.