Traditions Health
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151606)
CMS process measure: 99.07 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (463) 202-2926 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Traditions Health an overall rating of 3 stars on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.07, above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Traditions Health serves 79 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Indiana office in Marion County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 151606, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Health is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, classified under CMS as an "Other" ownership type. It has been Medicare-certified since May 22, 2012.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave Traditions Health an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed families, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — Traditions Health scored 99.07, above the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 71.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per Care Compare data.
Traditions Health reports serving a broad area, covering 79 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this provider, which often reflects small patient survey counts rather than an indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information beyond that is included here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 151606) as of May 22, 2012, 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 CAHPS survey data shows an overall family caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend Traditions Health and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Traditions Health's composite process score is 99.07, which is above the Indiana state average of 97.51, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates Traditions Health serves 79 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Traditions Health's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; the CAHPS and process measures reported above offer more direct insight into experience and care delivery.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Traditions Health has been Medicare-certified since May 22, 2012.
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 rather than cure when a person is in the last stages of a terminal illness. Both aim to manage symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean stopping all care or support. Patients and families work with their care team to decide what treatments align with their goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Traditions Health at (463) 202-2926 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not include enrollment steps; please contact Traditions Health directly at (463) 202-2926 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, what areas are served, and how care is coordinated; the figures in this listing can help start that conversation, and Traditions Health can be reached at (463) 202-2926 for more specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Traditions Health directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151606?state=IN to confirm current CMS ratings and details.
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.