Omaha Senior AdvisorSuncrest Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 1125 S. 103rd St., Ste. 100 in Omaha, NE 68124. It has been certified since 2022. It cares for about 90 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 4 out of 5 stars. The index flags 3 areas where it is worse than the Nebraska average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Suncrest Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Suncrest Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 1125 S. 103rd St., Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68124 |
| Phone | (402) 509-7655 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 281553 |
| Ownership | Not published |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/09/2022 |
How does Suncrest Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Suncrest Hospice 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 2 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | Suncrest Hospice | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 10.2% | 24.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 3.6% | 5.3% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 38.2% | 31.6% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 1.8% | 6.5% | 8.5% | Better |
| 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 | 16.8 min | 41 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 4.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 97.4% | 95.8% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 98.7% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Nebraska average 97.6%) and 78.3% 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 Suncrest Hospice?
85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Suncrest 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 | Suncrest Hospice | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 82% | 82% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 77% | 80% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 92% | 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 | 72% | 75% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 83% | 84% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 85% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Suncrest Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
57% of suncrest hospice's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (42%). In the last three years it billed Medicare for routine home care only, with no continuous or inpatient care.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 57% |
| In a nursing facility | 31% |
| At home | 12% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 42% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 23% |
| Other conditions | 13% |
| Cancer | 12% |
| Respiratory disease | 8% |
| Stroke | 5% |
Which Omaha-area ZIP codes does Suncrest Hospice serve?
Suncrest Hospice tells Medicare it serves 46 ZIP codes in Omaha and Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Saunders and Washington counties.
- 68003
- 68005
- 68007
- 68008
- 68022
- 68023
- 68028
- 68029
- 68046
- 68059
- 68064
- 68069
- 68073
- 68102
- 68104
- 68105
- 68106
- 68107
- 68108
- 68111
- 68112
- 68114
- 68116
- 68117
- 68118
- 68122
- 68123
- 68124
- 68127
- 68128
- 68130
- 68131
- 68132
- 68133
- 68134
- 68135
- 68136
- 68137
- 68138
- 68142
- 68144
- 68152
- 68154
- 68157
- 68164
- 68413
What should you ask Suncrest Hospice before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
38.2% 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 16.8 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 about weekend coverage
4.8% of its nursing time is delivered on weekends (Nebraska average 7.9%). Ask who is on call Saturday and Sunday and whether routine visits happen then.
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
- Aseracare Hospice — 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
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 Suncrest Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Suncrest Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 281553 and has been since 2022.
What is Suncrest Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Nebraska average is 9.2.
How large is Suncrest Hospice?
It cares for about 90 patients on an average day.
