Gentiva II
86% would definitely recommend
68/ 100
Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan
Hospice · 100 E Michigan Ave, Suite 400, Jackson, MI 49201
Family caregiver survey rating
59/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 06/17/1987 · CCN 231523
- Rank in Jackson
- #2 of 4 hospices
- Rank in Michigan
- #45 of 140 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 65 patients
- County
- Jackson
- Service area
- 54 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) | 99.8% | 97.3% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 81.1% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 9 | 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 1 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 84% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 78% | 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 | 77% | 75% | 76% | About the same |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 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 7 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.9% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 39.9% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11.3% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 31% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 18.3% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $8,071 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 29.8 | — | 19.9 | Better |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 20.9% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 97% | — | 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
Cancer36%
Dementia11%
Stroke5%
Heart/circulatory disease22%
Respiratory disease8%
Other conditions20%
Where care is provided
Private home65%
Assisted living5%
Skilled nursing facility8%
Inpatient hospice unit22%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (54)
48047, 48118, 48125, 48158, 48197, 48813, 48823, 48827, 48842, 48854, 49068, 49082, 49094, 49201, 49202, 49203, 49204, 49220, 49221, 49224, 49230, 49233, 49234, 49235, 49237, 49240, 49241, 49242, 49245, 49246, 49247, 49249, 49250, 49251, 49252, 49253, 49254, 49255, 49259, 49261, 49263, 49264, 49265, 49266, 49269, 49271, 49272, 49274, 49277, 49283, 49284, 49285, 49286, 49287
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Frequently asked questions
Is Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan Medicare-certified?
Yes. Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan (CMS Certification Number 231523) has been Medicare-certified since 06/17/1987, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan compare to other hospices in Jackson?
Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan ranks #2 of 4 hospices based in Jackson on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan serve?
Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan reports serving 54 ZIP codes to CMS, including 48047, 48118, 48125, 48158, 48197. Call (517) 841-6983 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.