Dunes Hospice LLC
95% would definitely recommend
82/ 100
Heart to Heart Hospice of Northwest Indiana, LLC
Hospice · 402 Wall Street, Suite 12, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Family caregiver survey rating
36/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 06/25/2020 · CCN 151632
- Rank in Valparaiso
- #3 of 4 hospices
- Rank in Indiana
- #75 of 90 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 52 patients
- County
- Porter
- Service area
- 43 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 98.4% | 97.5% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 66.7% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 8 | 9.4 | 8.8 | About the same |
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 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 77% | 82% | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 74% | 79% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 90% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 90% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 73% | 77% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 80% | 83% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 86% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 41.1% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 37.5% | — | 37.4% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 25% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 8.3% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $17,987 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 13.1 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 10.3% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 93.4% | — | 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
Cancer18%
Dementia34%
Heart/circulatory disease26%
Respiratory disease9%
Other conditions11%
Where care is provided
Private home38%
Assisted living39%
Nursing facility20%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Other1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (43)
46303, 46304, 46307, 46310, 46311, 46312, 46319, 46320, 46321, 46322, 46323, 46324, 46327, 46340, 46341, 46342, 46346, 46347, 46350, 46352, 46356, 46360, 46365, 46366, 46368, 46371, 46375, 46383, 46385, 46391, 46394, 46404, 46405, 46406, 46409, 46410, 46531, 46532, 46534, 46552, 46968, 47943, 47978
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heart to Heart Hospice of Northwest Indiana, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Heart to Heart Hospice of Northwest Indiana, LLC (CMS Certification Number 151632) has been Medicare-certified since 06/25/2020, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Heart to Heart Hospice of Northwest Indiana, LLC compare to other hospices in Valparaiso?
Heart to Heart Hospice of Northwest Indiana, LLC ranks #3 of 4 hospices based in Valparaiso on the Scorecard score, with 3 stars.
What areas does Heart to Heart Hospice of Northwest Indiana, LLC serve?
Heart to Heart Hospice of Northwest Indiana, LLC reports serving 43 ZIP codes to CMS, including 46303, 46304, 46307, 46310, 46311. Call (219) 252-4860 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 Northwest Indiana, LLC. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.