Wilson Hospice Care
Sidney, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361523)
CMS process measure: 89.55 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (937) 498-9335 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
According to CMS data, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Wilson Hospice Care, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 89.55 is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Wilson Hospice Care serves 27 ZIP codes from its Sidney, Ohio office in Shelby County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Wilson Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361523, certified since December 28, 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Wilson Hospice Care is a non-profit hospice based in Sidney, Ohio, in Shelby County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 1987, giving it a long history of serving families in its region. Care is currently reported to reach 27 ZIP codes from its Sidney office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 90% would definitely recommend Wilson Hospice Care to others, and 80% rated their overall experience with the hospice as a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Wilson Hospice Care scored 89.55, compared to a state average of 97.03 for Ohio — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 73.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
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 above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Wilson Hospice Care?
Yes, Wilson Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 361523), and has been since December 28, 1987. 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, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Wilson Hospice Care, and 80% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Wilson Hospice Care's composite process score is 89.55, compared to Ohio's state average of 97.03, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 73.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Wilson Hospice Care serves 27 ZIP codes from its Sidney, Ohio office in Shelby County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Wilson Hospice Care is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can relate to how a hospice reinvests revenue, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed independently of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Wilson Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 1987.
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 for people with a life-limiting illness, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other health issues.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Wilson Hospice Care delivers services; please contact the hospice at (937) 498-9335 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Wilson Hospice Care, contact the hospice at (937) 498-9335 and verify eligibility and next steps on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, and recent CMS quality and caregiver survey results; contact Wilson Hospice Care at (937) 498-9335 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Wilson Hospice Care's current certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361523?state=OH.
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.