Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Snohomish County
Lynnwood, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501558)
CMS process measure: 96.08 (state average 98.45 — below state average)
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (425) 988-2500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Snohomish County, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 96.08 compared to the Washington state average of 98.45, placing it below the state average.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Snohomish County serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Lynnwood, Washington, in Snohomish County.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Snohomish County is Medicare-certified (CCN 501558), certified since June 5, 2024; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Snohomish County is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Lynnwood, Washington, serving Snohomish County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 5, 2024.
CMS's public data does not include the ownership type for this listing; families who want to know whether it is operated as for-profit, non-profit, or government-run should confirm directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 96.08 compared to a Washington state average of 98.45 — placing it below the state average on this measure.
This hospice reports serving 14 ZIP codes from its Lynnwood office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Snohomish County is Medicare-certified (CCN 501558), certified since June 5, 2024, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 96.08 versus a Washington state average of 98.45, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Lynnwood, Washington, in Snohomish County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided here does not list the ownership type; please contact the hospice at (425) 988-2500 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm. Ownership type can affect organizational structure but is not a direct measure of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 5, 2024.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those in the final phase of life, typically when curative treatment is no longer pursued.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where care is delivered; please contact the hospice at (425) 988-2500 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact the hospice directly at (425) 988-2500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about services offered, staffing, coverage area, and CMS quality measures; contact the hospice at (425) 988-2500 for specifics not listed in this profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 501558 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501558?state=WA.
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.