LIFECARE HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 1900 AKRON ROAD
WOOSTER, OH 44691 - Ownership Type
- Non-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- May 14, 1990
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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) | 30 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 22 |
| Physicians | 2 |
90
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 LIFECARE HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Both provided directly and arranged with other facilities
- 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 2020.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how LIFECARE HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
16.4 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 84th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
344
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 day16.4 min
Ranks better than about 84% 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 weekends12.6%
Ranks better than about 82% 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 life98.9%
Ranks better than about 90% 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 visits52.4%
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 care12.1%
Ranks better than about 17% 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 months30.6%
Ranks better than about 67% 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 care6.9%
Ranks better than about 51% 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 hospice0.4%
Ranks better than about 55% 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)92nd 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$15,067 · 34th 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 60.8% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment99.9%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment95.4%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.9%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids99.6%
- Visits in the last days of life60.8%
- All care steps completed97%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer23%
- Dementia15%
- Heart and circulatory disease19%
- Lung and respiratory disease13%
- Stroke12%
- Other conditions21%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Compassionate Care at LIFECARE HOSPICE
LIFECARE HOSPICE provides essential end-of-life support to families in Wooster, Ohio. They serve the Wayne County community from their base on Akron Road. Their team focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for every patient they visit. It is a local resource dedicated to helping your loved ones live their final days with peace. That is their main mission. They bring expert care directly to where the patient calls home.
About LIFECARE HOSPICE
LIFECARE HOSPICE operates as a non-profit organization. This means their focus stays firmly on patient care rather than profits. They have been Medicare certified since May 14, 1990. That is over three decades of experience serving this community. Families should know that non-profit status often allows for more community-based programs. They have built a long history of trust in Wayne County. Choosing a provider with such deep local roots can bring real comfort during a hard time. You are working with a group that has spent years learning exactly what local families need.
Top-Tier Quality Ratings
Understanding Hospice Care in WOOSTER
Hospice care in Wooster acts as a safety net for families facing a life-limiting illness. It is not just about the final days. It is about making every single day count. Here is the thing—many people wait too long to call for help. Hospice teams include nurses, doctors, and social workers who visit you at home. They manage pain and provide emotional support for the whole family. You do not have to walk this path alone. The goal is simple. They want to keep your loved one comfortable and surrounded by the people who matter most. That is the true heart of hospice service.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing a hospice is a big decision for any family. You need to feel confident in the team you pick. Start by asking these key questions to see if they are a good fit:
- How quickly can a nurse get to our home if we have an emergency at night?
- What specific services do you offer to help family caregivers get a break?
- Can you explain how your team manages pain and other difficult symptoms?
- How do you involve our family in the daily care planning process?
The answers should be clear and easy to understand. If they speak in confusing medical terms, ask them to slow down. You deserve to feel heard.
Keep Your Family Stories Alive
Your loved one has a lifetime of memories and wisdom to share. Recording these stories provides a beautiful gift for future generations and helps preserve their unique legacy during this transition.
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