Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc
Munster, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151500)
CMS process measure: 99.79 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (219) 922-2732 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process-of-care score of 99.79 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Munster, Indiana, in Lake County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice to confirm whether their location is included.
Yes, Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 151500), certified since May 5, 1986. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Munster, Indiana, serving families in Lake County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 1986 (CCN 151500).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating overall. Among respondents, 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 99.79, which is above the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 55.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published Care Compare data.
This hospice reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its Munster office. If any measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. For details on eligibility, services, or how to begin care, families should contact the hospice directly or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 151500) since May 5, 1986, 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?
On the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 5-star rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% 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 99.79, above the Indiana state average of 97.51, and CMS lists a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Munster, Indiana, in Lake County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 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 relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like the CAHPS ratings shown here are the more direct indicator of reported patient and family experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 1986.
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 focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc at (219) 922-2732 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; contact Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc at (219) 922-2732 for guidance and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, services offered, staff availability, and how care needs are met; contact Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc at (219) 922-2732 to ask these questions directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc (CCN 151500) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151500?state=IN to review its current CMS-published 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.