Hospice in ZIP 44053 (Lorain, OH)
CMS records 2 hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 44053 (Lorain, OH); across those rated, the average overall score is 3.0 out of 5.
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCY HEALTH-NEW LIFE HOSPICE | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 52 | non-profit |
| WELLSPRING HOSPICE | 2.0 | 8 | 2.0 | 69 | for-profit |
What to weigh in ZIP 44053
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
For families in ZIP 44053, Lorain, OH, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
Hospice on record in ZIP 44053
CMS data for ZIP 44053
The current data counts 2 hospices in ZIP 44053; 2 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at MERCY HEALTH-NEW LIFE HOSPICE (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 9.0 on the hospice care index. Across 2 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 61 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | MERCY HEALTH-NEW LIFE HOSPICE (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 61 |
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