77/ 100
Not rated
Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care - West Michigan
Hospice · 1239 E Beltline Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Family caregiver survey rating
58/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 08/14/1991 · CCN 231544
- Rank in Grand Rapids
- #4 of 7 hospices
- Rank in Michigan
- #47 of 140 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 452 patients
- County
- Kent
- Service area
- 168 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) | 99.7% | 97.3% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 79% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9 | 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 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 81% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 77% | 78% | 78% | About the same |
| Always treated patient with respect | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 76% | 75% | 76% | About the same |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend | 86% | 84% | 85% | About the same |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.8% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 52.1% | — | 52.4% | About the same |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 6.1% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 40.3% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0.6% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $11,462 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 19.4 | — | 19.9 | About the same |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 8.6% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 97.5% | — | 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
Cancer24%
Dementia7%
Stroke22%
Heart/circulatory disease18%
Respiratory disease13%
Other conditions17%
Where care is provided
Private home59%
Assisted living25%
Nursing facility4%
Skilled nursing facility12%
Inpatient hospital1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (168)
48025, 48072, 48098, 48189, 48631, 48632, 48642, 48804, 48809, 48811, 48815, 48818, 48829, 48834, 48838, 48841, 48846, 48849, 48850, 48851, 48858, 48860, 48865, 48873, 48875, 48877, 48881, 48884, 48885, 48886, 48888, 48889, 48891, 48897, 48917, 49010, 49017, 49021, 49035, 49046, 49047, 49050, 49058, 49060, 49070, 49073, 49080, 49096, 49301, 49302, 49303, 49304, 49305, 49306, 49307, 49309, 49310, 49312, 49315, 49316, 49318, 49319, 49320, 49321, 49322, 49323, 49325, 49326, 49327, 49328, 49329, 49330, 49331, 49332, 49333, 49336, 49337, 49338, 49339, 49340, 49341, 49342, 49343, 49344, 49345, 49346, 49347, 49348, 49349, 49401, 49402, 49403, 49404, 49405, 49406, 49408, 49409, 49410, 49412, 49415, 49417, 49418, 49419, 49420, 49421, 49422, 49423, 49424, 49425, 49426, 49427, 49428, 49429, 49430, 49431, 49435, 49436, 49437, 49440, 49441, 49442, 49444, 49445, 49446, 49448, 49449, 49450, 49451, 49452, 49454, 49456, 49457, 49459, 49460, 49461, 49464, 49501, 49503, 49504, 49505, 49506, 49507, 49508, 49509, 49510, 49512, 49515, 49516, 49519, 49525, 49534, 49544, 49546, 49548, 49588, 49601, 49623, 49631, 49639, 49642, 49644, 49655, 49656, 49660, 49665, 49677, 49679, 49688
Other hospices in Grand Rapids
Interim Healthcare of West Michigan
88% would definitely recommend
75/ 100
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90% would definitely recommend
66/ 100
Heartland Hospice (Grand Rapids)
85% would definitely recommend
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Gentiva I
80% would definitely recommend
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Frequently asked questions
Is Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care - West Michigan Medicare-certified?
Yes. Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care - West Michigan (CMS Certification Number 231544) has been Medicare-certified since 08/14/1991, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care - West Michigan compare to other hospices in Grand Rapids?
Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care - West Michigan ranks #4 of 7 hospices based in Grand Rapids on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care - West Michigan serve?
Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care - West Michigan reports serving 168 ZIP codes to CMS, including 48025, 48072, 48098, 48189, 48631. Call (616) 391-4200 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care - West Michigan. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.