Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland
Columbia, MD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 211507)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.78 — above state average)
Serves: 223 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (410) 689-7400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice 2 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 71% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Maryland state average of 98.78.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Maryland serves 223 ZIP codes from its office in Columbia, Maryland, in Howard County. Families in that broad surrounding area can be served from this location.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Maryland is Medicare-certified, with CCN 211507, certified since 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Maryland is a for-profit hospice based in Columbia, Maryland, serving families in Howard County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 1988.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 2-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 71% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 71% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, which CMS identifies as above the Maryland state average of 98.78. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 51.2% of patients, per the visits_last_days measure. A care index score of 10 is also reported by CMS for this hospice.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Maryland reports serving 223 ZIP codes from its Columbia office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Maryland is Medicare-certified (CCN 211507, since June 29, 1988), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 2-star rating, with 71% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 71% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, which CMS lists as above the Maryland state average of 98.78.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 223 ZIP codes from its Columbia, Maryland office in Howard County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 223 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of its public data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 1988, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive symptom management and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (410) 689-7400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact this hospice at (410) 689-7400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, service area, and how a hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures; you can also contact the hospice directly at (410) 689-7400 for more details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Maryland directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/211507?state=MD to confirm current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.