Hospice in ZIP 68601 (Columbus, NE)

There are 1 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 68601, Columbus, NE, in this CMS data release (average rating 4.0 / 5 among rated providers).

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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.

Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 68601

Hospice · Non-Profit HOSPICE OF COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Columbus, NE 68601 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

Data profile for ZIP 68601

CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 68601: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE OF COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (non-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 19 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerHOSPICE OF COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star4.0 / 5
Avg daily census19

Choosing among hospice in ZIP 68601

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.

Visit candidates in ZIP 68601, Columbus, NE when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

CMS measures by provider

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
HOSPICE OF COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL4.0104.019non-profit

Frequently asked questions

What other ZIP codes near Columbus have hospice?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Columbus in the current snapshot.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 68601?
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 certified beds are reported in ZIP 68601?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 68601. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 68601?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 68601 is 4.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
How many hospice are in ZIP 68601?
The current CMS snapshot lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 68601 (Columbus, NE).
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.

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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