Hospice in ZIP 46278 (Indianapolis, IN)

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

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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 Not CMS-rated

Choosing among hospice in ZIP 46278

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 46278, Indianapolis, IN 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.

Data profile for ZIP 46278

CMS data lets us profile the 4 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 46278: 3 (75%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 4 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at ACCENTCARE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF INDIANA (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.0 to 3.0 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 3 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a 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 2026-10-05). 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 snapshot, 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?
When comparing hospice programs, ask about on-call nursing availability, response times, respite care, bereavement support, and how the team coordinates with the patient's physician and family.
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 snapshot.
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

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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