Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo
Toledo, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361697)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (419) 865-1499 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo an overall CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, 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.
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo serves 73 ZIP codes from its Toledo, Ohio office in Lucas County. Families in that broader area may be eligible to receive care through this provider.
Yes, Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361697, certified since September 7, 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo is a non-profit hospice serving Toledo, Ohio, and the surrounding Lucas County area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 7, 2016 (CCN 361697), meaning it meets federal health and safety standards for hospice providers.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among respondents, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared with a state average of 97.03 for Ohio — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 66.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data vintage.
This hospice reports serving 73 ZIP codes from its Toledo office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing's creation. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo is Medicare-certified (CCN 361697) since September 7, 2016, 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 this hospice an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, with 82% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% 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 100.00, compared with an Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports 66.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 73 ZIP codes from its office in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can inform families' research, but CMS quality measures reflect actual reported performance rather than ownership alone.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 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 to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
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 care settings for this hospice; contact Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo at (419) 865-1499 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 Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo at (419) 865-1499 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care needs are met in the last days of life, service area, and how staff communicate with families — contact Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo at (419) 865-1499 for specifics and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Toledo (CCN 361697) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361697?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.