52/ 100
Not rated
Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc, the
Hospice · 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Family caregiver survey rating
75/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 07/18/1986 · CCN 151501
- Rank in Mishawaka
- #1 of 5 hospices
- Rank in Indiana
- #13 of 90 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 194 patients
- County
- St. Joseph
- Service area
- 76 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 98.9% | 97.5% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 69.1% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9.4 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 7 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 82% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 82% | 79% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 94% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 80% | 77% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 89% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 91% | 85% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 2.2% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 31.8% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 6.9% | — | 7.3% | About the same |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 37.6% | — | 37.4% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 7.9% | — | 8.5% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2.1% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $11,752 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 14.2 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.3% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 97.7% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer32%
Dementia11%
Stroke8%
Heart/circulatory disease15%
Respiratory disease10%
Other conditions24%
Where care is provided
Private home69%
Assisted living10%
Nursing facility18%
Inpatient hospice unit3%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (76)
46304, 46346, 46350, 46360, 46365, 46371, 46383, 46385, 46501, 46504, 46506, 46507, 46508, 46511, 46514, 46515, 46516, 46517, 46524, 46526, 46528, 46530, 46531, 46532, 46534, 46536, 46537, 46540, 46542, 46543, 46544, 46545, 46546, 46550, 46552, 46553, 46554, 46556, 46561, 46563, 46565, 46567, 46570, 46571, 46573, 46574, 46580, 46582, 46590, 46601, 46613, 46614, 46615, 46616, 46617, 46619, 46624, 46628, 46635, 46637, 46660, 46680, 46746, 46761, 46767, 46795, 46819, 46910, 46939, 46960, 46975, 49031, 49042, 49047, 49112, 49120
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Frequently asked questions
Is Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc, the Medicare-certified?
Yes. Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc, the (CMS Certification Number 151501) has been Medicare-certified since 07/18/1986, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc, the compare to other hospices in Mishawaka?
Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc, the ranks #1 of 5 hospices based in Mishawaka on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc, the serve?
Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc, the reports serving 76 ZIP codes to CMS, including 46304, 46346, 46350, 46360, 46365. Call (574) 243-3100 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc, the. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.