Addison County Hha Hospice
Middlebury, VT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 471508)
CMS process measure: 84.94 (state average 95.61 — below state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (802) 388-7259 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Addison County HHA Hospice earned a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 97% saying they would definitely recommend it. However, its composite process-of-care score of 84.94 is below the Vermont state average of 95.61.
Addison County HHA Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Middlebury, Vermont office in Addison County.
Yes, Addison County HHA Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 471508, certified since December 16, 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Addison County HHA Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Middlebury, Vermont, serving families in Addison County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 1997 (CCN 471508).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey rated this hospice 5 stars overall. Ninety-seven percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which looks at how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, this hospice scored 84.94, which falls below the Vermont state average of 95.61. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 80.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Addison County HHA Hospice reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Middlebury office. Where any specific CMS measure is not listed here, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, which often happens simply because too few patients or surveys were recorded to report a reliable number — it does not by itself indicate poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Addison County HHA Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 471508) since December 16, 1997, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 97% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 93% giving it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 84.94, which is below the Vermont state average of 95.61, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 22 ZIP codes from its Middlebury, Vermont office in Addison County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS ratings and their own preferences.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 1997.
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 for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the hospice at (802) 388-7259 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; contact the hospice directly at (802) 388-7259 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can also review this hospice's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/471508?state=VT.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Addison County HHA Hospice using CCN 471508 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/471508?state=VT to confirm current ratings and details.
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.