WELLSPRING HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 3905 OBERLIN AVENUE
LORAIN, OH 44053 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- September 4, 2013
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 2 |
| Physicians | 0 |
5
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what WELLSPRING HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Supplied directly by this hospice
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2013.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how WELLSPRING HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
8.2 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 10th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
69
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
Medicare reports this hospice billed for routine home care only from January 2022 through December 2024. Hospices can also provide continuous home care, inpatient care, and respite care when symptoms are harder to manage. There can be good reasons for this. Ask the provider how they handle a crisis at home.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day8.2 min
Ranks better than about 10% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends11.4%
Ranks better than about 78% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life93.2%
Ranks better than about 47% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits78.2%
Ranks better than about 15% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care6.7%
Ranks better than about 47% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months41.7%
Ranks better than about 36% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care8.3%
Ranks better than about 44% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice1.7%
Ranks better than about 41% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)52nd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$13,902 · 28th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 74.7% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.7%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.7%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life74.7%
- All care steps completed99.4%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer12%
- Dementia21%
- Heart and circulatory disease17%
- Lung and respiratory disease10%
- Stroke11%
- Other conditions32%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Wellspring Hospice in Lorain
Wellspring Hospice serves families across Lorain, Ohio. They provide comfort-focused care for those facing life-limiting illnesses. Their team works out of their office on Oberlin Avenue to support patients wherever they call home. Choosing the right partner for end-of-life care is a deeply personal decision. You need a team that listens to your specific needs. That is exactly what they aim to do for the Lorain community. Their goal is to keep patients comfortable and peaceful during this time. They focus on managing symptoms and providing emotional support for the whole family. It is about dignity and quality of life above all else. When you reach out, you are looking for people who truly care. That is the foundation of their mission in your neighborhood.
About Wellspring Hospice
Wellspring Hospice is a for-profit provider that has served the region for over a decade. They first earned their Medicare certification on September 4, 2013. This long history shows they have navigated many years of federal standards. For-profit status means they operate as a business, but they must still meet strict government requirements to keep their certification. What should you look for? You should look for transparency and clear communication from the staff. Do not be afraid to ask how they handle after-hours calls or weekend needs. That is the kind of detail that matters most when a crisis hits at 2:00 AM. They have been doing this work since 2013, so they have seen a lot of different family situations. Use that experience to your advantage. Ask them how they can specifically help your loved one stay comfortable at home.
Quality Insights
Understanding Hospice Care in Lorain
Hospice is not a place you go to die. It is a set of services that comes to you. In Lorain, you have several choices for end-of-life support. Most families do not realize that hospice care is fully covered by Medicare. This means you do not have to worry about the cost for the core services. The team includes doctors, nurses, and aides who visit your home. They also bring in social workers and chaplains to help with the emotional side of things. It is a team effort. The main goal is to reduce pain and anxiety. This allows the patient to spend their final days in familiar surroundings. Sometimes, people wait too long to call. But starting early can make a huge difference. Early care helps everyone adjust to the changes ahead. It gives you more time to focus on being a family rather than a caregiver.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You have a big job ahead of you. It is okay to feel overwhelmed. Start by asking these questions to get a clear picture of how they operate. First, ask how quickly they can get a nurse to your house in an emergency. Speed matters. Second, ask how they help with pain management at night or on weekends. You need to know that help is just a phone call away. Third, ask what specific support they offer the family members. You need care too. Finally, ask how often the staff will actually be in your home. Some agencies send someone every day, while others visit less often. You need to know what to expect. Write down the answers you get. Compare them between different agencies to see who feels like the best fit. Trust your gut feeling during these talks.
Keep Your Family Stories Alive
This time is hard, but your family history is beautiful. Preserve the stories, wisdom, and memories of your loved one before they are lost. It is a gift for your children and their children.
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