Somc Hospice
Portsmouth, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361545)
CMS process measure: 99.12 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (740) 356-2567 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
SOMC Hospice earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.12 is above the Ohio state average of 97.03.
SOMC Hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its Portsmouth, Ohio office in Scioto County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, SOMC Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361545, certified since 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
SOMC Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice provider located in Portsmouth, Ohio, serving Scioto County and the surrounding region. It has operated as a for-profit hospice under Medicare certification since June 1, 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave SOMC Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed families, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, SOMC Hospice scored 99.12, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and 85.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per available CMS data.
SOMC Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 60 ZIP codes centered around its Portsmouth office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost or pricing details are provided here, as those are outside the scope of this profile.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed above, 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. SOMC Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361545), certified since June 1, 1990, 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?
Family caregivers gave SOMC Hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
SOMC Hospice scored 99.12 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 85.0% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, SOMC Hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its Portsmouth, Ohio location in Scioto County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
SOMC Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly determine care quality, so it's best considered alongside CMS survey and quality measure results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
SOMC Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 1990.
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, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, medical attention, or support — it changes the focus of that care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact SOMC Hospice at (740) 356-2567 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact SOMC Hospice directly at (740) 356-2567 and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are addressed above using CMS data for SOMC Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up SOMC Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361545?state=OH to review its current CMS-reported 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.