Hospice in ZIP 48661 (West Branch, MI)
There are 2 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 48661, West Branch, MI, within this CMS data release (average rating 3.5 / 5 among rated providers).
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPASSUS - NORTHERN MICHIGAN | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 271 | for-profit |
| HEARTLAND HOSPICE (WEST BRANCH) | 3.0 | 9 | 3.0 | 70 | for-profit |
Choosing among hospice in ZIP 48661
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 48661, West Branch, MI, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.
Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 48661
Data profile for ZIP 48661
Using CMS data, we can profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 48661: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at COMPASSUS - NORTHERN MICHIGAN (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 3.0 to 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 9.5 on the hospice care index. Across 2 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 3.5 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 171 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | COMPASSUS - NORTHERN MICHIGAN (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.5 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.5 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 171 |
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Data sources
Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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