The Care Team Hospice
Carmel, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151620)
CMS process measure: 80.62 (state average 97.51 — below state average)
Serves: 91 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (317) 214-9459 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend The Care Team Hospice 77% of the time, and 72% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 80.62, which is below the Indiana state average of 97.51.
The Care Team Hospice serves 91 ZIP codes from its Carmel, Indiana office in Hamilton County. Families outside that area should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage.
Yes, The Care Team Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 151620, certified since August 15, 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
The Care Team Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Carmel, Indiana, serving families in Hamilton County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since August 15, 2016 (CCN 151620).
According to CMS Care Compare data, 77% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 72% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when survey response counts are small; this is not evidence of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, The Care Team Hospice scored 80.62, compared with the Indiana state average of 97.51 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index figure of 10 was also reported, along with a figure showing 57.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per CMS data.
The hospice reports serving 91 ZIP codes from its Carmel, Indiana office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly at medicare.gov/care-compare for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from The Care Team Hospice?
Yes. The Care Team Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151620) since August 15, 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?
According to CMS data, 77% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend The Care Team Hospice, and 72% rated 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 80.62, compared with the Indiana state average of 97.51, placing it below the state average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The Care Team Hospice reports serving 91 ZIP codes from its Carmel, Indiana office in Hamilton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 91 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The Care Team Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 15, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less 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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for The Care Team Hospice; contact the hospice at (317) 214-9459 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact The Care Team Hospice directly at (317) 214-9459 to learn about starting care, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area; contact the hospice at (317) 214-9459 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view The Care Team Hospice's current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151620?state=IN.
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.