Affinity Care Of Maine, Llc
South Portland, ME · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 201524)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.69 — above state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (207) 345-6669 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Affinity Care Of Maine received 4 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Maine state average of 98.69.
Affinity Care Of Maine serves 50 ZIP codes from its South Portland, Maine office in Cumberland County.
Yes, Affinity Care Of Maine is Medicare-certified (CCN 201524, since 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinity Care Of Maine, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in South Portland, Maine, serving families in Cumberland County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2023, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 201524.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Affinity Care Of Maine an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes — Affinity Care Of Maine scored 100.00, compared to the Maine state average of 98.69, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 85.2% of patients received visits during the last days of life, and the hospice's care index score is 8.
The hospice reports serving 50 ZIP codes from its South Portland office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Affinity Care Of Maine is Medicare-certified (CCN 201524, since February 2023), 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?
Family caregivers gave the hospice 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, per CMS CAHPS data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to Maine's state average of 98.69, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports 85.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates the hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its South Portland, Maine office in Cumberland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data; contact the hospice at (207) 345-6669 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Affinity Care Of Maine has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2023.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, not giving up on care altogether.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (207) 345-6669 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice at (207) 345-6669 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (207) 345-6669 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinity Care Of Maine (CCN 201524) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/201524?state=ME.
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.