HOSPICE THE CARING WAY
NPI 1689741142
Hospice Care, Community Based in Van Wert, OH

Q: What is Community Health Professionals, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Community Health Professionals, Inc. is 1689741142. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2006. The provider is doing business as Hospice The Caring Way.

Q: What is Community Health Professionals, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Q: What quality rating does Community Health Professionals, Inc. have?

CMS rates Community Health Professionals, Inc 3.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

Active since November 29, 2006

3/5

Patient Care Rating

1159 WESTWOOD DR, VAN WERT, OH 45891(419) 238-9223(419) 238-9391 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 22, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Hospice The Caring Way NPPES

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

HOSPICE THE CARING WAY (NPI 1689741142) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Van Wert, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization lists Brent Tow, Ceo President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689741142

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy251G00000X

Legal Business NameCOMMUNITY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, INC.

Location Address1159 WESTWOOD DRVan Wert, OH 45891-2464

Mailing Address1159 Westwood DrVan Wert, OH 45891-2464 · (419) 238-9223 · Fax (419) 238-9391

Phone(419) 238-9223

Fax(419) 238-9391

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialBrent TowCeo President · (419) 238-9223

Enumeration DateNovember 29, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 22, 2009

✔ NPI 1689741142 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 · 016H

1159 WESTWOOD DR, Van Wert, OH 45891

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHospice The Caring Way

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare OSCAR/certification361507OH

Medicaid0820062OH

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 ›

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Community Health Professionals, Inc (CMS certification number 367131), from CMS Care Compare.

Community Health Professionals, Inc

Home health agency · Van Wert, OH

3.5/5 Quality of Patient Care

OwnershipNonProfit

CMS Certification Number367131

Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 6, 1975

Phone(419) 238-9223

Services Offered

Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner

94%

Patients who got better at walking or moving around

88.9%

Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed

90.4%

Patients who got better at bathing

90.6%

Patients whose breathing improved

86.9%

Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth

86.7%

Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season

72.5%

Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time

99.5%

Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge

100%

Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury

Lower rates are better for this measure.

1.2%

New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

0.8%

Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care

908 of 1,163 patient episodes · observed rate 78.07%

88.29% Better Than National Rate

Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge

917 patient stays · observed rate 4.14%

Lower rates are better for this measure.

3.8% Same As National Rate

Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average

1.00 = national average per episode of care

1.11

Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Hospice - The Caring Way (CMS certification number 361507), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice - The Caring Way

Hospice · Van Wert, OH

OwnershipNon-Profit

CMS Certification Number361507

CMS RegionRegion 5

Medicare-Certified SinceApril 16, 1985

Average Daily Census57patients per day on average

Location1159 Westwood DriveVan Wert, OH 45891 · Van Wert County

Phone(419) 238-9223

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

Home

74%

Assisted living facility

Nursing facility

Skilled nursing facility

Inpatient hospice facility

Inpatient hospital

Other locations

Patients with cancer

35%

Patients with dementia

Patients with circulatory or heart disease

19%

Patients with respiratory disease

Patients with stroke

Patients with other conditions

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

641 patient stays

100%

Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)

641 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening

641 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment

429 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening

641 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment

431 patient stays

98.8%

Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen

157 patient stays

98.1%

Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure

641 patient stays

98.8%

Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life

570 patient stays

57.9%

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 98

4.1%

Gaps in nursing visits

National percentile 9

18.2%

Early live discharges

National percentile 21

1.7%

Late live discharges

National percentile 13

23.7%

Burdensome transitions, Type 1

National percentile 22

1.7%

Burdensome transitions, Type 2

National percentile 43

Per-beneficiary spending

National percentile 4

$7,138

Nurse care minutes per routine home care days

National percentile 98

23.7 minutes

Skilled nursing minutes on weekends

National percentile 90

15.1%

Visits near death

National percentile 79

96.8%

Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS INC

Home Health

1159 WESTWOOD DR
VAN WERT, OH 45891

Van Wert County (419) 238-9223

ABBY N. STEMEN RD, LD

Dietitian, Registered

1159 WESTWOOD DR
VAN WERT, OH 45891

Van Wert County (419) 238-9223

MRS. SARAH LONG

Dietitian, Registered

1159 WESTWOOD DR
VAN WERT, OH 45891

Van Wert County (419) 238-9223

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 Community Health Professionals, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Community Health Professionals, Inc. is 1689741142. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2006. The provider is doing business as Hospice The Caring Way.

Where is Community Health Professionals, Inc. located?

Community Health Professionals, Inc. is located at 1159 Westwood Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891. The listed phone number is (419) 238-9223.

What is Community Health Professionals, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Community Health Professionals, Inc. a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Community Health Professionals, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since February 6, 1975.

What quality rating does Community Health Professionals, Inc. have?

CMS rates Community Health Professionals, Inc 3.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Community Health Professionals, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, CareSource and MedMutual list Community Health Professionals, Inc. 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 Community Health Professionals, Inc. was last updated on January 22, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.