Adoration Hospice
Buckhannon, WV · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 511516)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.88 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (304) 473-6800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 88% would definitely recommend Adoration Hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the West Virginia state average of 97.88.
Adoration Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Buckhannon, WV office in Upshur County. Families outside that area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether service can be arranged.
Yes, Adoration Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 511516, since 1993). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Adoration Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, serving Upshur County and the surrounding area. It is organized under an "Other" ownership classification and has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 1993, giving it a long history of participation in the Medicare hospice program.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 88% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; when a star rating is not shown, it does not indicate poor quality — it can simply reflect how CMS processes small survey samples.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Adoration Hospice scored 100.00, above the West Virginia state average of 97.88. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 73.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Adoration Hospice's service area spans 34 ZIP codes from its Buckhannon office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Adoration Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 511516) and has participated since July 22, 1993. 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 data shows 88% of surveyed family caregivers would definitely recommend Adoration Hospice, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Adoration Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the West Virginia state average of 97.88. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes 73.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Adoration Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Buckhannon, WV, in Upshur County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Adoration Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS's survey and process measures give a more direct picture of caregiver experience and care consistency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Adoration Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 1993.
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 on medical care or support altogether.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Adoration Hospice provides care. Please contact the hospice at (304) 473-6800 to ask about care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process. Contact Adoration Hospice directly at (304) 473-6800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how consistently care processes are followed, service area, and staffing; you can review the CAHPS and process measure figures here and ask Adoration Hospice at (304) 473-6800 for anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Adoration Hospice (CCN 511516) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/511516?state=WV to confirm current CMS figures.
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.