Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc, the
91% would definitely recommend
75/ 100
Heart to Heart Hospice of Northern Indiana LLC
Hospice · 620 W Edison Road, Suite 122, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Family caregiver survey rating
39/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 09/19/2012 · CCN 151608
- Rank in Mishawaka
- #4 of 5 hospices
- Rank in Indiana
- #71 of 90 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 94 patients
- County
- St. Joseph
- Service area
- 52 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) | 99% | 97.5% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 66.1% | — | 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 0 of 7 reported measures, worse on 6.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 74% | 82% | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 76% | 79% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 89% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 72% | 77% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 76% | 83% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 81% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 42.5% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 6.6% | — | 7.3% | About the same |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 47.5% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.6% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $15,954 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 11.2 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 9.2% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 97.4% | — | 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
Cancer20%
Dementia36%
Stroke6%
Heart/circulatory disease17%
Respiratory disease14%
Other conditions7%
Where care is provided
Private home45%
Assisted living26%
Nursing facility25%
Skilled nursing facility2%
Inpatient hospital1%
Other2%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (52)
46385, 46501, 46504, 46506, 46511, 46517, 46530, 46536, 46544, 46545, 46552, 46554, 46556, 46561, 46563, 46570, 46573, 46574, 46582, 46601, 46613, 46614, 46615, 46616, 46617, 46619, 46628, 46635, 46637, 46910, 46913, 46923, 46926, 46939, 46947, 46950, 46951, 46960, 46970, 46974, 46975, 46978, 46994, 46996, 47906, 47926, 47950, 47960, 47970, 49047, 49112, 49120
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heart to Heart Hospice of Northern Indiana LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Heart to Heart Hospice of Northern Indiana LLC (CMS Certification Number 151608) has been Medicare-certified since 09/19/2012, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Heart to Heart Hospice of Northern Indiana LLC compare to other hospices in Mishawaka?
Heart to Heart Hospice of Northern Indiana LLC ranks #4 of 5 hospices based in Mishawaka on the Scorecard score, with 3 stars.
What areas does Heart to Heart Hospice of Northern Indiana LLC serve?
Heart to Heart Hospice of Northern Indiana LLC reports serving 52 ZIP codes to CMS, including 46385, 46501, 46504, 46506, 46511. Call (574) 855-4475 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Heart to Heart Hospice of Northern Indiana LLC. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.