Acts Signature Hospice Delaware
Hockessin, DE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 081511)
CMS process measure: 87.5 (state average 99.16 — below state average)
Serves: 4 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (302) 235-6888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 96% would definitely recommend Acts Signature Hospice Delaware, and 92% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 87.50, below the Delaware state average of 99.16.
Acts Signature Hospice Delaware serves 4 ZIP codes from its Hockessin, DE office in New Castle County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Acts Signature Hospice Delaware is Medicare-certified (CCN 081511, since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further cost details are provided beyond this coverage fact.
About this hospice
Acts Signature Hospice Delaware is a for-profit hospice based in Hockessin, Delaware, in New Castle County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 4, 2018, meaning the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients under a doctor's certification.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 96% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data available here, so families are encouraged to review the full survey results directly on Medicare Care Compare.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes — this hospice scored 87.50, which is below the Delaware state average of 99.16. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 73.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same data set.
Acts Signature Hospice Delaware serves a service area covering 4 ZIP codes from its Hockessin office. No cost information is included here; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for those who qualify. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where a measure is not shown, CMS has not published it, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Acts Signature Hospice Delaware is Medicare-certified (CCN 081511) since September 4, 2018, 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 Hospice Survey, 96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their overall experience 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 87.50, which is below the Delaware state average of 99.16, according to Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 4 ZIP codes from its Hockessin, New Castle County, Delaware office; call (302) 235-6888 to confirm coverage for a specific address.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 4 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Acts Signature Hospice Delaware is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS survey and process measures are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 4, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean withholding care or support, but rather choosing a different goal for treatment.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (302) 235-6888 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (302) 235-6888 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and its service area — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare alongside a direct conversation with the hospice at (302) 235-6888.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Acts Signature Hospice Delaware directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/081511?state=DE using CCN 081511.
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.