Visting Nurse Association Of Cleveland Hospice
Brooklyn Heights, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361547)
CMS process measure: 90.32 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (216) 902-7265 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 82% would definitely recommend Visiting Nurse Association Of Cleveland Hospice, and 83% rated their care experience a 9 or 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 90.32, below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Visiting Nurse Association Of Cleveland Hospice serves 56 ZIP codes from its Brooklyn Heights, Ohio office in Cuyahoga County.
Yes, Visiting Nurse Association Of Cleveland Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361547, certified since 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Visiting Nurse Association Of Cleveland Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, serving Cuyahoga County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 82% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the percentage of recommended care processes delivered, this hospice scored 90.32, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 59.1% of patients, and a care index score of 10 appears in the CMS data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 56 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it, often because of small patient counts, and this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No cost details are provided here beyond that; families should verify current information directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Visiting Nurse Association Of Cleveland Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361547) since July 6, 1990, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 90.32, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists this hospice as serving 56 ZIP codes from its office in Brooklyn Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type doesn't directly measure quality of care, but some families prefer to know it when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 1990.
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 for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (216) 902-7265 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (216) 902-7265 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is provided; you can review this hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (216) 902-7265 for anything not listed there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Visiting Nurse Association Of Cleveland Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361547?state=OH using CCN 361547.
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.