Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital
Cincinnati, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361601)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (513) 636-4663 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of care quality.
Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital serves 19 ZIP codes from its Cincinnati, Ohio office in Hamilton County. Families in this area can check the Medicare Care Compare website to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361601, certified since April 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies that the patient qualifies.
About this hospice
Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital is a non-profit hospice located in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving families in Hamilton County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 1997.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey collects feedback from family caregivers on their experience with a hospice's care. For Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10. This gap in published data often occurs because a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
CMS also publishes a composite process measure reflecting how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes. This figure has not been published for Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital, so no comparison to the Ohio state average of 97.03 can be made at this time. As with the survey data, an unpublished measure does not imply a low score — it typically reflects limited data availability.
Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital reports a service area covering 19 ZIP codes from its Cincinnati office. Under the Medicare hospice benefit, hospice care is covered for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital is Medicare-certified (CCN 361601, since April 1, 1997), 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 has not published CAHPS caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients; it does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Ohio state average of 97.03 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Cincinnati, Ohio office in Hamilton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital is organized as a non-profit; ownership type can be one factor families consider, but CMS quality measures should also be reviewed when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 1997, according to CMS records.
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 seeking a cure and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medications and support to manage symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital at (513) 636-4663 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; contact Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital at (513) 636-4663 for guidance and verify certification status on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital at (513) 636-4663 to ask these questions directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361601?state=OH to confirm current certification and any published quality data.
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.