Hospice of Southwest Ohio, Inc
89% would definitely recommend
61/ 100
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Ohio
Hospice · 11500 Northlake Drive, Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Family caregiver survey rating
26/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 02/10/1993 · CCN 361562
- Rank in Cincinnati
- #10 of 15 hospices
- Rank in Ohio
- #127 of 140 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 445 patients
- County
- Hamilton
- Service area
- 261 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) | 96.8% | 97% | 96.2% | About the same |
| Visits in the last days of life | 60.7% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9.3 | 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 | 73% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 65% | 77% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 86% | 91% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 90% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 65% | 75% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 73% | 82% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 76% | 84% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 1.5% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 67.9% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 10.1% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 32% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11.9% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0.9% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $18,601 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 17 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 11% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 95.5% | — | 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
Cancer18%
Dementia6%
Stroke35%
Heart/circulatory disease16%
Respiratory disease11%
Other conditions16%
Where care is provided
Private home37%
Assisted living25%
Nursing facility36%
Inpatient hospice unit1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (261)
41005, 41017, 41018, 41042, 41051, 41063, 41075, 41091, 43003, 43004, 43011, 43015, 43016, 43017, 43021, 43023, 43026, 43031, 43035, 43040, 43050, 43054, 43055, 43056, 43058, 43060, 43062, 43064, 43065, 43067, 43068, 43072, 43074, 43077, 43078, 43080, 43081, 43082, 43085, 43103, 43105, 43110, 43112, 43113, 43116, 43119, 43123, 43125, 43130, 43140, 43143, 43145, 43146, 43147, 43151, 43162, 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207, 43209, 43211, 43212, 43213, 43214, 43215, 43219, 43220, 43221, 43222, 43223, 43224, 43227, 43228, 43229, 43230, 43231, 43232, 43235, 43240, 43302, 43311, 43315, 43344, 44833, 45001, 45002, 45005, 45011, 45013, 45014, 45015, 45030, 45032, 45036, 45039, 45040, 45042, 45044, 45050, 45052, 45054, 45056, 45062, 45064, 45065, 45066, 45067, 45068, 45069, 45101, 45102, 45103, 45106, 45107, 45118, 45120, 45121, 45122, 45130, 45131, 45133, 45140, 45142, 45150, 45152, 45154, 45157, 45159, 45167, 45168, 45169, 45171, 45174, 45176, 45177, 45202, 45203, 45204, 45205, 45206, 45207, 45208, 45209, 45211, 45212, 45213, 45214, 45215, 45216, 45217, 45218, 45219, 45220, 45223, 45224, 45225, 45226, 45227, 45229, 45230, 45231, 45232, 45233, 45236, 45237, 45238, 45239, 45240, 45241, 45242, 45243, 45244, 45245, 45246, 45247, 45248, 45249, 45251, 45252, 45255, 45267, 45305, 45309, 45311, 45314, 45315, 45318, 45320, 45321, 45322, 45323, 45324, 45327, 45330, 45331, 45335, 45338, 45341, 45342, 45344, 45345, 45354, 45356, 45359, 45365, 45368, 45370, 45371, 45373, 45377, 45381, 45382, 45383, 45385, 45387, 45402, 45403, 45404, 45405, 45406, 45409, 45410, 45414, 45415, 45416, 45417, 45419, 45420, 45424, 45426, 45429, 45430, 45431, 45432, 45434, 45439, 45440, 45449, 45458, 45459, 45502, 45503, 45504, 45505, 45506, 45660, 45679, 45693, 45697, 47001, 47006, 47012, 47016, 47022, 47025, 47031, 47040, 47041, 47060, 47331
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Ohio Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Ohio (CMS Certification Number 361562) has been Medicare-certified since 02/10/1993, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Ohio compare to other hospices in Cincinnati?
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Ohio ranks #10 of 15 hospices based in Cincinnati on the Scorecard score, with 2 stars.
What areas does Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Ohio serve?
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Ohio reports serving 261 ZIP codes to CMS, including 41005, 41017, 41018, 41042, 41051. Call (513) 742-6310 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Ohio. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.