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LIFECARE HOSPICE
NPI 1477540284
Hospice Care, Community Based in Wooster, OH

Active since October 06, 2005CLIA 36D0901157 · Waiver
1900 AKRON RD, WOOSTER, OH 44691(330) 264-4899(330) 264-4874 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Lifecare Hospice NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LIFECARE HOSPICE (NPI 1477540284) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Wooster, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 16, 2027 and lists Kurt Holmes, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477540284
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameLIFECARE HOSPICE
Location Address1900 AKRON RDWooster, OH 44691-2518
Mailing Address1900 Akron RdWooster, OH 44691-2518 · (330) 264-4899 · Fax (330) 264-4874
Phone(330) 264-4899
Fax(330) 264-4874
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialKurt HolmesExecutive Director · (330) 264-4899
Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 2020
✔ NPI 1477540284 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 0033HSP
1900 AKRON RD, Wooster, OH 44691
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0795448OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 36D0901157

Lifecare Hospice · Wooster, OH
Active · expires May 16, 2027
CLIA Number36D0901157
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMay 17, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMay 16, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDebbie L. Meadows
Laboratory Phone(330) 264-4899
Laboratory LocationLifecare Hospice1900 Akron Road, Wooster, OH 44691
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Lifecare Hospice (CMS certification number 361544), from CMS Care Compare.

Lifecare Hospice

Hospice · Wooster, OH
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number361544
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceMay 14, 1990
Average Daily Census186patients per day on average
Location1900 Akron RoadWooster, OH 44691 · Wayne County
Phone(330) 264-4899
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home52%
Assisted living facility11%
Nursing facility28%
Skilled nursing facility3%
Inpatient hospice facility3%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
21%
Patients with dementia
14%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
19%
Patients with respiratory disease
8%
Patients with stroke
10%
Patients with other conditions
11%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
1000 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
1000 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
1000 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
457 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
1000 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
823 patient stays
99.5%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
320 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
1000 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
959 patient stays
59.4%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 89
1.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 50
55.3%
Early live discharges
National percentile 80
10.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 35
34.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 61
8.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 48
$16,235
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 80
15.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 86
13.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 92
99.1%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MELINDA MAETTA SALYERS CNP
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1900 AKRON RD
WOOSTER, OH 44691
Wayne County (330) 264-4899
DAVID R LANCE DO
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1900 AKRON RD
WOOSTER, OH 44691
Wayne County (330) 264-4899
JODI LYNN HANNAN MD
Family Medicine
1900 AKRON RD
WOOSTER, OH 44691
Wayne County (330) 264-4899
MS. AMY ELIZABETH MUSSER MSN, CNP, ACHPN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1900 AKRON RD
WOOSTER, OH 44691
Wayne County (503) 707-2522
CAROLYN GRAHAM NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1900 AKRON RD
WOOSTER, OH 44691
Wayne County (330) 264-4489
ADRIANE ROSE TEACH APRN
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1900 AKRON RD
WOOSTER, OH 44691
Wayne County (330) 264-4899
MIRANDA JEAN CASTO APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1900 AKRON RD
WOOSTER, OH 44691
Wayne County (330) 264-4899
LIFECARE HOSPICE
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1900 AKRON RD
WOOSTER, OH 44691
Wayne County (330) 264-4899

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lifecare Hospice's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lifecare Hospice is 1477540284. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2005.

Where is Lifecare Hospice located?

Lifecare Hospice is located at 1900 Akron Rd, Wooster, OH 44691. The listed phone number is (330) 264-4899.

What is Lifecare Hospice's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Does Lifecare Hospice hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 36D0901157) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 16, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Lifecare Hospice a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Lifecare Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 361544), certified since May 14, 1990.

What insurance does Lifecare Hospice accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Lifecare Hospice as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lifecare Hospice was last updated on January 17, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.