ABSOLUTE HOSPICE INC
Provider Information
- Address
- 7171 KECK PARK CIRCLE NW
NORTH CANTON, OH 44720 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- August 28, 2014
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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) | 3 |
| Physicians | 1 |
8
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 ABSOLUTE HOSPICE INC 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
- Brought in through an outside supplier
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 2014.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ABSOLUTE HOSPICE INC compares to hospices nationwide.
10.2 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 27th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
124
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
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 day10.2 min
Ranks better than about 27% 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 weekends5.7%
Ranks better than about 23% 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 life90.9%
Ranks better than about 35% 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 visits52.9%
Ranks better than about 50% 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 care4.3%
Ranks better than about 65% 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 months46.4%
Ranks better than about 25% 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 care10.1%
Ranks better than about 35% 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 hospice1.4%
Ranks better than about 45% 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$15,849 · 38th 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 59.2% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.1%
- Pain assessment98.5%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment93.8%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.8%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids98.4%
- Visits in the last days of life59.2%
- All care steps completed95.2%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer7%
- Dementia49%
- Heart and circulatory disease19%
- Lung and respiratory disease8%
- Stroke8%
- Other conditions9%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Absolute Hospice Inc
Absolute Hospice Inc serves families in North Canton, Ohio, from their office on Keck Park Circle. They offer hospice care to help patients and families facing a terminal illness. The provider maintains accreditation from CHAP, which is an independent group that checks if a hospice meets high national standards. This accreditation shows they care about following strict rules for patient safety. It is one way to check if a hospice provider works to keep their services consistent and organized. Families can feel better knowing an outside group reviewed their work.
About Absolute Hospice Inc
This provider operates as a for-profit hospice. They have been certified by Medicare since August 2014. That is a decade of service in the Stark County area. Choosing a hospice is a personal decision that requires looking at how a team manages care. Their team includes three registered nurses and one physician. These professionals lead a group of eight total employees who work to meet the needs of their patients. Being a freestanding hospice means they focus their entire effort on end-of-life care rather than running a hospital. You should look at the full picture of their performance data before you pick a provider for your loved one.
Quality Overview
What Is Hospice Care Like in North Canton?
Hospice care in North Canton provides support for patients who are no longer seeking a cure. The goal is to manage pain and help the patient live with dignity. Teams visit the patient wherever they call home. This might be a private house or a nursing facility in Stark County. The staff at Absolute Hospice Inc uses their medical training to keep patients comfortable. With three nurses and a doctor on staff, they have the professional resources to handle complex health needs. They listen to the goals of the family to build a plan. Hospice is about comfort, not just medicine. It is about being there when it matters most.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
- How quickly can a nurse get to my home if there is a sudden emergency at night?
- What specific training does your staff have to help with pain management?
- How do you include the family in the daily care plan?
- Can you tell me how many patients each nurse sees on a typical day?
Ask these questions to get a clear view of how they work. You deserve to know how they will support your loved one. Write down the answers to compare different providers in your area. Good communication is the best sign of a strong team.
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