Omaha Senior AdvisorAseracare Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 11128 John Galt Blvd, Suite 100 in Omaha, NE 68137. It has been certified since 1996. It cares for about 104 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Nebraska average is 9.2. Family caregivers rate it 3 out of 5 stars. The index flags 3 areas where it is worse than the Nebraska average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Aseracare Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Aseracare Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 11128 John Galt Blvd, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68137 |
| Phone | (402) 926-2680 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 281526 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/25/1996 |
How does Aseracare Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Aseracare Hospice scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Nebraska average it is better on 0 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | Aseracare Hospice | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 35.5% | 24.4% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 8.2% | 5.3% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 37.6% | 31.6% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 7.1% | 6.5% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 17.4 min | 41 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 10.6% | 7.9% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 96.5% | 95.8% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 100% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Nebraska average 97.6%) and 85.4% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Nebraska average 69.5%).
What do families say about Aseracare Hospice?
82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Aseracare Hospice; the Nebraska average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Aseracare Hospice | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 80% | 82% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 76% | 80% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 91% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 73% | 75% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 81% | 84% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 82% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Aseracare Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
47% of aseracare hospice's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (34%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 47% |
| In a nursing facility | 27% |
| In assisted living | 17% |
| Other locations | 7% |
| In an inpatient hospice unit | 2% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 34% |
| Dementia | 19% |
| Other conditions | 18% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 15% |
| Respiratory disease | 10% |
| Stroke | 5% |
Which Omaha-area ZIP codes does Aseracare Hospice serve?
Aseracare Hospice tells Medicare it serves 59 ZIP codes in Omaha and Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Saunders and Washington counties.
- 68002
- 68003
- 68005
- 68007
- 68008
- 68010
- 68016
- 68022
- 68023
- 68028
- 68029
- 68037
- 68046
- 68048
- 68058
- 68059
- 68064
- 68066
- 68068
- 68069
- 68073
- 68102
- 68104
- 68105
- 68106
- 68107
- 68108
- 68110
- 68111
- 68112
- 68114
- 68116
- 68117
- 68118
- 68122
- 68123
- 68124
- 68127
- 68128
- 68130
- 68131
- 68132
- 68133
- 68134
- 68135
- 68136
- 68137
- 68138
- 68142
- 68144
- 68147
- 68152
- 68154
- 68157
- 68164
- 68409
- 68413
- 68455
- 68463
What should you ask Aseracare Hospice before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
35.5% of Aseracare Hospice's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 24.4% across Nebraska. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
37.6% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Nebraska average 31.6%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 17.4 minutes per routine care day, against 41 minutes across Nebraska. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Which other hospices serve Omaha, NE?
- Chi Health at Home - Omaha — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Endless Journey, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Gentiva I — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Oncare Hospice, LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- St. Croix Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Omaha and Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Saunders and Washington counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Aseracare Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Aseracare Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 281526 and has been since 1996.
What is Aseracare Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Nebraska average is 9.2.
How large is Aseracare Hospice?
It cares for about 104 patients on an average day.
