Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron
Fairlawn, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361695)
CMS process measure: 94.69 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (330) 873-3468 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 84% would definitely recommend Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron, and its CMS composite process score of 94.69 is below the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS has not published a separate star rating in this data.
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron serves 49 ZIP codes from its Fairlawn, OH office in Summit County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron is Medicare-certified (CCN 361695), certified since November 7, 2016; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron is a non-profit hospice based in Fairlawn, Ohio, serving families in Summit County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 2016 (CCN 361695).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 84% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct star rating separate from these percentages in the data provided here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron scored 94.69, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 71.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data available.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 49 ZIP codes reachable from its Fairlawn office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it, which is often due to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not include costs, staffing, or services beyond what CMS has published, and families should contact the hospice directly or consult Care Compare for further details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron is Medicare-certified (CCN 361695) since November 7, 2016, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified as eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated 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 score is 94.69, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03; CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and notes 71.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 49 ZIP codes from its Fairlawn, Ohio office in Summit County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 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 is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 2016.
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 for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron at (330) 873-3468 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin care, contact the hospice directly at (330) 873-3468 and confirm current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to the state average on CMS quality measures, and its service area; contact the hospice at (330) 873-3468 for further details not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361695?state=OH.
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.