Mount Carmel Hospice
Columbus, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361520)
CMS process measure: 98.83 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (614) 234-0200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Mount Carmel Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.83 is above the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Mount Carmel Hospice serves 86 ZIP codes from its office in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. Families should confirm their specific address is within the service area by contacting the hospice.
Yes, Mount Carmel Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361520, certified since 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Mount Carmel Hospice is a non-profit hospice program based in Columbus, Ohio, serving Franklin County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 1987 (CCN 361520).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Mount Carmel Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Mount Carmel Hospice scored 98.83, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 62.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Mount Carmel Hospice reports serving 86 ZIP codes from its Columbus office. Families should confirm whether their specific address falls within the service area by contacting the hospice directly.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Mount Carmel Hospice?
Yes. Mount Carmel Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361520) since August 19, 1987, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows Mount Carmel Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 82% 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 measure score is 98.83, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Mount Carmel Hospice reports serving 86 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Ohio office in Franklin County; contact the hospice at (614) 234-0200 to confirm your specific address is covered.
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?
Mount Carmel Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor some families consider, but CMS quality measures and survey results can vary independently of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Mount Carmel Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 1987.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up on medical 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 Mount Carmel Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (614) 234-0200 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; contact Mount Carmel Hospice at (614) 234-0200 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality measure scores, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports patients and families day to day; contact Mount Carmel Hospice at (614) 234-0200 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mount Carmel Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361520?state=OH to review its current CMS 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.