Hospice in ZIP 44053 (Lorain, OH)
CMS records 2 hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 44053 (Lorain, OH); among those rated, the average overall score is 3.0 out of 5.
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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet 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
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
Families in ZIP 44053, Lorain, OH should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
Hospice on record in ZIP 44053
CMS snapshot for ZIP 44053
The current snapshot records 2 hospices in ZIP 44053; 2 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at MERCY HEALTH-NEW LIFE HOSPICE (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a 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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