Transitions Hospice
Kalamazoo, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231696)
CMS process measure: 92.55 (state average 97.27 — below state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (841) 515-1505 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Transitions Hospice. On CMS's quality process composite measure, it scored 92.55, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Transitions Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Kalamazoo, MI office in Kalamazoo County.
Yes, Transitions Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231696, since 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Transitions Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving patients in Kalamazoo County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 17, 2022 (CCN 231696).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Transitions Hospice. This is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released this figure for this hospice.
On CMS's quality process composite measure, Transitions Hospice scored 92.55, compared to the Michigan state average of 97.27, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 77.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same CMS data set.
Transitions Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 36 ZIP codes from its Kalamazoo office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Transitions Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231696) since May 17, 2022, 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 family caregiver survey results for Transitions Hospice, which often happens with hospices that have a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Transitions Hospice scored 92.55, below the Michigan state average of 97.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 77.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Transitions Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its office in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Transitions Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS's published quality measures are the best way to compare hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Transitions Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 17, 2022.
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 is generally for those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, usually with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data set does not specify where Transitions Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (841) 515-1505 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Transitions Hospice directly at (841) 515-1505 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores versus the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Transitions Hospice at (841) 515-1505 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Transitions Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231696?state=MI.
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.