Hospice in ZIP 49307 (Big Rapids, MI)

ZIP 49307 (Big Rapids, MI) has 2 Medicare-certified hospice on record, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating.

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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.

ZIP 49307 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 2 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 49307, 1 of which report an overall star rating (50%). 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 HOSPICE OF MECOSTA COUNTY (non-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.5. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 176 patients each.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating1 of 2 (50%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerHOSPICE OF MECOSTA COUNTY (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit, 1 non-profit
Avg hospice care index9.5
Avg caregiver survey star4.0 / 5
Avg daily census176

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
ELARA CARINGNot rated9—34for-profit
HOSPICE OF MECOSTA COUNTY4.0104.0318non-profit

All hospice in ZIP 49307

Hospice · For-Profit ELARA CARING Big Rapids, MI 49307 Not CMS-rated Hospice · Non-Profit HOSPICE OF MECOSTA COUNTY Big Rapids, MI 49307 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

Comparing hospice in ZIP 49307

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Families in ZIP 49307, Big Rapids, MI 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.

Frequently asked questions

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.
How many hospice in ZIP 49307 have a published rating?
1 of the 2 hospice in ZIP 49307 (50%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
What other ZIP codes near Big Rapids have hospice?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Big Rapids in the current snapshot.
Do any providers in ZIP 49307 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 49307 in this CMS snapshot.
How many hospice are in ZIP 49307?
The current CMS snapshot lists 2 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 49307 (Big Rapids, MI).
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 49307?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 49307. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.

Data & methodology

All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (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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