Omaha Senior AdvisorPeaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 1812 N 203rd St. in Elkhorn, NE 68022. It has been certified since 2022. It cares for about 68 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Nebraska average is 9.2. Family caregivers rate it 5 out of 5 stars. The index flags 4 areas where it is worse than the Nebraska average, starting with patients discharged alive within 7 days.
What is Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1812 N 203rd St., Elkhorn, NE 68022 |
| Phone | Not published by Medicare |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 281554 |
| Ownership | Not published |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/15/2022 |
How does Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC scores 9 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 1 of the indicators below and worse on 4.
| Indicator | Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 5% | 24.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 13% | 5.3% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 34.8% | 31.6% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 21.7% | 6.5% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 2.4% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 13.3 min | 41 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 8.5% | 7.9% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 97.3% | 95.8% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 80.8% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Nebraska average 97.6%) and 42% 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 Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC?
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC; the Nebraska average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 86% | 82% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 90% | 80% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 96% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 96% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 86% | 75% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 91% | 84% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 88% | 85% | 85% | Better |
Where does Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC deliver care, and to whom?
62% of peaceful hearts hospice, llc's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (35%). 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 |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 62% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 20% |
| At home | 18% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 35% |
| Other conditions | 21% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 14% |
| Cancer | 12% |
| Stroke | 10% |
| Respiratory disease | 10% |
Which Omaha-area ZIP codes does Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC serve?
Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC tells Medicare it serves 52 ZIP codes in Omaha and Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Saunders and Washington counties.
- 68002
- 68003
- 68005
- 68007
- 68008
- 68022
- 68023
- 68028
- 68029
- 68046
- 68048
- 68059
- 68064
- 68068
- 68069
- 68073
- 68102
- 68104
- 68105
- 68106
- 68107
- 68108
- 68110
- 68111
- 68112
- 68114
- 68116
- 68117
- 68118
- 68122
- 68123
- 68124
- 68127
- 68128
- 68130
- 68132
- 68133
- 68134
- 68135
- 68136
- 68137
- 68138
- 68142
- 68144
- 68147
- 68152
- 68154
- 68157
- 68164
- 68347
- 68463
- 68648
What should you ask Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
13% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Nebraska average 5.3%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
34.8% 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 a crisis at home is handled
21.7% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Nebraska average 6.5%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
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 Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 281554 and has been since 2022.
What is Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Nebraska average is 9.2.
How large is Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC?
It cares for about 68 patients on an average day.
