Parkview Hospice
Fort Wayne, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151552)
CMS process measure: 98.76 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (260) 373-9800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Parkview Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 98.76 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Parkview Hospice serves 97 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne, Indiana office in Allen County.
Yes, Parkview Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151552, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Parkview Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving Allen County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 1996 (CCN 151552).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Parkview Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Eighty-seven percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care practices, Parkview Hospice scored 98.76, compared with the Indiana state average of 97.51 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 80.1% of patients, per the published data.
Parkview Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 97 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported to CMS; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Parkview Hospice?
Yes, Parkview Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151552) since June 27, 1996, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Parkview Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Parkview Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 98.76, above the Indiana state average of 97.51; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 80.1% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Parkview Hospice serves 97 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne, Indiana location in Allen County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 97 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Parkview Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type is one factor among several, and CMS quality measures reflect actual reported performance regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Parkview Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 1996.
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 pursuing curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain relief, symptom management, and emotional support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for Parkview Hospice; please contact the hospice at (260) 373-9800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The published CMS data does not describe the intake process; contact Parkview Hospice at (260) 373-9800 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, the ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated — Parkview Hospice can be reached at (260) 373-9800 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Parkview Hospice (CCN 151552) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151552?state=IN to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.