Hospice in ZIP 46278 (Indianapolis, IN)

4 Medicare-certified hospice operate in ZIP 46278, Indianapolis, IN, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 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.

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CMS measures by provider

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
ACCENTCARE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF INDIANA3.083.061for-profit
COMPASSUS-INDIANAPOLIS METRO3.0103.051for-profit
ELARA CARING3.0103.061for-profit
ST. CROIX HOSPICENot rated8—29for-profit

Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 46278

Hospice · For-Profit Accentcare Hospice and Palliative Care of Indiana Indianapolis, IN 46278 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit Compassus-Indianapolis Metro Indianapolis, IN 46278 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit Elara Caring Indianapolis, IN 46278 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit St. Croix Hospice Indianapolis, IN 46278 No CMS rating
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Choosing among hospice in ZIP 46278

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 46278, Indianapolis, IN, 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.

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Data profile for ZIP 46278

Using CMS data, we can profile the 4 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 46278: 3 (75%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 4 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at ACCENTCARE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF INDIANA (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 3.0 to 3.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 9.0 on the hospice care index. Across 3 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 51 patients each.

Providers on record4
With a published overall rating3 of 4 (75%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerACCENTCARE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF INDIANA (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix4 for-profit
Avg hospice care index9.0
Avg caregiver survey star3.0 / 5
Avg daily census51

Frequently asked questions

What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 46278?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 46278 is 3.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Which hospice in ZIP 46278 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, ACCENTCARE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF INDIANA has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospice in ZIP 46278, at 3.0 out of 5.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 46278?
To compare hospice programs, ask how on-call nursing works, how quickly the team responds, and what respite, bereavement, and coordination with the patient's physician look like.
How many hospice in ZIP 46278 have a published rating?
3 of the 4 hospice in ZIP 46278 (75%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 46278?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 46278. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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