Oaklawn Hospice
Marshall, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231612)
CMS process measure: 99.3 (state average 97.27 — above state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (269) 789-3939 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Oaklawn Hospice holds a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.30 is above the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Oaklawn Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Marshall, Michigan office in Calhoun County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Oaklawn Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 231612, certified since 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Oaklawn Hospice, located in Marshall, Michigan (Calhoun County), has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 2009, under an ownership classification of "Other" as recorded by CMS. Families exploring hospice options can use CMS Care Compare data, current as of the latest published vintage, to understand how this hospice has performed based on family caregiver feedback and quality measures.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Oaklawn Hospice received a 5-star rating for family caregiver experience. Among caregivers surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core clinical processes, Oaklawn Hospice scored 99.30, above the Michigan state average of 97.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 82.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data provided.
Oaklawn Hospice's service area, according to CMS data, spans 25 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond this are included here. All figures above are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare and with Oaklawn Hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Oaklawn Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231612) since July 14, 2009, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives Oaklawn Hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 90% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Oaklawn Hospice's composite process score is 99.30, which is above the Michigan state average of 97.27, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists Oaklawn Hospice as serving 25 ZIP codes from its Marshall, Michigan office in Calhoun County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Oaklawn Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Oaklawn Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 2009.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a person is expected to have six months or less to live.
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 care, support, or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Oaklawn Hospice; please contact the hospice at (269) 789-3939 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 Oaklawn Hospice directly at (269) 789-3939 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how the hospice communicates with families — much of which is available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Oaklawn Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231612?state=MI.
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.