Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice

Non-Profit3 years operating

Indianapolis, Indiana — Marion County

Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 11th percentile in Indiana. They perform particularly well in family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in this area. Worth noting: their rate of visits in a patient's final days is below the state average and their Hospice Care Index falls below the state average. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

In the bottom 89% in Indiana

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

2 measures not reported

Visits in last days of life42.4

State avg: 67.1

Pain screening100

State avg: 95.7

Pain assessmentNot reported
Breathing difficulty screening100

State avg: 95.7

Breathing difficulty treatmentNot reported
Bowel care for pain medication patients100

State avg: 95.7

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Indiana CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)82
Would recommend85
Timely care79
Team communication81
Respect91
Emotional & spiritual support91
Symptom management75
Caregiver training76
Treatment preferences documented100

State avg: 95.7

Beliefs & values addressed100

State avg: 95.7

8

HCI Score

out of 10

11%

Percentile

in Indiana

#91

State Rank

in Indiana

HCI composite score8

State avg: 9.4

HIS composite score92.3

State avg: 95.7

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits36.6
Nurse care minutes per day13.8

About this provider

Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice performs strongly in Family Support, placing them among the better providers in Indiana.

Ask about their staffing approach for end-of-life visits — their current rate is below the state benchmark.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
8 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
36.6
Nurse care minutes per day
13.8
Visits near death
93
Per-beneficiary spending
$27229

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
92.3
Treatment preferences
100
Beliefs & values
100
Pain screening
100
Pain assessment
Not reported
Dyspnea screening
100
Dyspnea treatment
Not reported
Opioid bowel care
100

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
42.4%
Nurse care minutes / day
13.8
Per-beneficiary spending
$27229
Avg daily census
25 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
Not reported
Dementia
56%
Heart disease
Not reported
Respiratory
Not reported
Stroke
Not reported

Data Sources

CCN
151646
CMS Region
5

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Indianapolis, IN 46260

(317) 956-5662