Margaret Mary Health Hospice
Batesville, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151551)
CMS process measure: 98.29 (state average 97.51 — at state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (812) 933-5125 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Margaret Mary Health Hospice received a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.29 is at the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Margaret Mary Health Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its Batesville, Indiana office in Ripley County.
Yes, Margaret Mary Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151551, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Margaret Mary Health Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Batesville, Indiana, serving Ripley County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating. Among those surveyed, 95% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Margaret Mary Health Hospice scored 98.29, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 81.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Margaret Mary Health Hospice serves a broad area, covering 29 ZIP codes from its Batesville office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility; no separate cost figures are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and measure vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to smaller patient volumes rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Margaret Mary Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151551) since July 1, 1996, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% rating overall care 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 98.29, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 29 ZIP codes from its Batesville, Indiana office in Ripley 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?
Margaret Mary Health Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can be one factor families consider, but CMS quality data should also be reviewed.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1996.
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 generally expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life, and patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (812) 933-5125 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 the hospice at (812) 933-5125 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, and how quickly care can begin; you can contact this hospice at (812) 933-5125 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view official CMS data for Margaret Mary Health Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151551?state=IN.
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.