Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice Llc
Canton, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361534)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (234) 203-3223 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice earned a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice serves 48 ZIP codes from its Canton, Ohio office in Stark County.
Yes, Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361534, since 1989). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice program based in Canton, Ohio, serving families in Stark County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 1989 (CCN 361534).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, the hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 67.2% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 48 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare survey and quality-measure data as published by CMS; where a measure is not shown, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 1989 (CCN 361534), 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 a 4-star overall rating, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% 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-of-care score is 100.00, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 67.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, this hospice serves 48 ZIP codes from its Canton, Ohio office in Stark County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is listed as for-profit ownership on CMS Care Compare. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS's survey and quality measures give a more direct picture of patient experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 1989.
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 relieve symptoms, while hospice care is generally for those who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (234) 203-3223 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (234) 203-3223 to ask how to begin services and confirm eligibility.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, staffing availability, how symptom care is handled, and how the hospice communicates with families — much of this can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare alongside a direct conversation with the hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice (CCN 361534) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361534?state=OH to review its current CMS ratings and quality 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.