Heartland Hospice (ann Arbor)

For-Profit30 years operating

Ann Arbor, Michigan — Washtenaw County

Heartland Hospice (ann Arbor) is an established for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 27th percentile in Michigan. 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

Above 27% of hospices in Michigan

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Quality breakdown

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

Visits in last days of life50.6

State avg: 62.2

Pain screening97.9

State avg: 92.3

Pain assessment98.5

State avg: 92.3

Breathing difficulty screening98.6

State avg: 92.3

Breathing difficulty treatment93.6

State avg: 92.3

Bowel care for pain medication patients91.7

State avg: 92.3

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

Overall rating (9-10)81
Would recommend84
Timely care77
Team communication81
Respect91
Emotional & spiritual support90
Symptom management74
Caregiver training73
Treatment preferences documented100

State avg: 92.3

Beliefs & values addressed95.1

State avg: 92.3

8

HCI Score

out of 10

27%

Percentile

in Michigan

#126

State Rank

in Michigan

HCI composite score8

State avg: 9

HIS composite score88.2

State avg: 92.3

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits46.3
Nurse care minutes per day13.9

About this provider

Heartland Hospice (ann Arbor) performs strongly in Comfort & Pain Management, placing them among the better providers in Michigan.

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
46.3
Nurse care minutes per day
13.9
Visits near death
90
Per-beneficiary spending
$22415

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
88.2
Treatment preferences
100
Beliefs & values
95.1
Pain screening
97.9
Pain assessment
98.5
Dyspnea screening
98.6
Dyspnea treatment
93.6
Opioid bowel care
91.7

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
50.6%
Nurse care minutes / day
13.9
Per-beneficiary spending
$22415
Avg daily census
49 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
25%
Dementia
12%
Heart disease
18%
Respiratory
9%
Stroke
26%

Data Sources

CCN
231572
CMS Region
5

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

Contact

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

(734) 973-1145