Putnam County Hospice
Ottawa, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361594)
CMS process measure: 97.25 (state average 97.03 — at state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (419) 523-4449 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Putnam County Hospice a 4-star rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.25 is about at the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Putnam County Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Ottawa, Ohio, in Putnam County.
Yes, Putnam County Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361594, since 1996). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Putnam County Hospice, located in Ottawa, Ohio, is a government-owned hospice program that has been Medicare-certified since November 22, 1996. It has served families in the region for many years under public ownership through Putnam County.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Putnam County Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Putnam County Hospice scored 97.25, which CMS classifies as being at the state average of 97.03 for Ohio. This suggests the hospice's documented care processes are consistent with typical performance across the state.
Putnam County Hospice serves a broad area, covering 40 ZIP codes from its Ottawa, Ohio office in Putnam County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Putnam County Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361594) since November 22, 1996, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the 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 of 97.25 is at the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Putnam County Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Ottawa, Ohio, in Putnam County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Putnam County Hospice is government-owned; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of its public profile.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 22, 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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Putnam County Hospice at (419) 523-4449 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact Putnam County Hospice directly at (419) 523-4449 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, and service area, all of which are reported here from CMS data; for specifics beyond this, contact the hospice at (419) 523-4449.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Putnam County Hospice's certification and ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361594?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.