Ohio Living Hospice Greater Columbus
Westerville, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361632)
CMS process measure: 97.36 (state average 97.03 — at state average)
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (614) 433-0031 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Ohio Living Hospice Greater Columbus a 4 out of 5 CAHPS star rating, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.36 is at the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Ohio Living Hospice Greater Columbus serves 72 ZIP codes from its Westerville, Ohio office in Franklin County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Ohio Living Hospice Greater Columbus is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361632, certified since 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Ohio Living Hospice Greater Columbus is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Westerville, Ohio, serving families in Franklin County and the surrounding area. It is operated as a for-profit agency and has been Medicare-certified since December 27, 2006.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5. Among those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scored 97.36, compared with the Ohio state average of 97.03 — CMS lists this as at the state average. CMS's care index score for this hospice is 8. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often occurs when the number of surveyed patients is small; this does not indicate poor quality.
Ohio Living Hospice Greater Columbus reports serving 72 ZIP codes from its Westerville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ohio Living Hospice Greater Columbus is Medicare-certified (CCN 361632, since 12/27/2006), 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 Care Compare data shows a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5, with 83% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 84% 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 score is 97.36, compared with the Ohio state average of 97.03, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 72 ZIP codes from its office in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ohio Living Hospice Greater Columbus is organized as a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's best reviewed alongside CMS survey and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 27, 2006.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients may still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can change their care plan at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (614) 433-0031 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 (614) 433-0031 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated — this hospice's CMS-reported figures are included above, and further questions can be directed to (614) 433-0031.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ohio Living Hospice Greater Columbus directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361632?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.