Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana Llc
Merrillville, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151583)
CMS process measure: 97.83 (state average 97.51 — at state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (219) 769-8648 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana Llc an overall rating of 3 stars, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 97.83 is at the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana Llc serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Merrillville, Indiana, in Lake County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage.
Yes, Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana Llc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 151583, certified since 2003. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana Llc is a for-profit hospice based in Merrillville, Indiana, serving families in Lake County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 2003, and operates under Medicare Certification Number (CCN) 151583.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 97.83, which CMS characterizes as at the state average of 97.51 for Indiana. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 52.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana Llc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 45 ZIP codes, indicating a moderately broad reach from its Merrillville office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 151583) since November 13, 2003, 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's CAHPS survey shows an overall rating of 3 stars, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 83% rating 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-of-care score is 97.83, which CMS reports as at the state average of 97.51 for Indiana.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, it serves 45 ZIP codes from its Merrillville, Indiana office in Lake County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS publishes it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 2003.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care is focused on comfort and quality of life for people believed to be in their last months of life, while palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and symptom management rather than curing the underlying illness; patients may still receive treatments aimed at comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify the settings offered by this hospice; please contact the hospice at (219) 769-8648 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (219) 769-8648 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are scheduled near the end of life, and the hospice's service area — you can review these details on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (219) 769-8648.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current information for Unity Hospice Of Northwest Indiana Llc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151583?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.