Amedisys Hospice
Burlington, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311537)
CMS process measure: 99.37 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 187 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (609) 245-0095 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Amedisys Hospice in Burlington, New Jersey a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.37 is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Amedisys Hospice serves 187 ZIP codes from its Burlington, New Jersey office in Burlington County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 311537, certified since 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Burlington, New Jersey, serving families in Burlington County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 1995, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for nearly three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave Amedisys Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice follows recommended care processes, Amedisys Hospice scored 99.37, which is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 82.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on published CMS data.
Amedisys Hospice reports serving a wide area, covering 187 ZIP codes from its Burlington office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of this profile. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur due to small patient sample sizes and does not indicate poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311537), certified since March 3, 1995. 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.37, above the New Jersey state average of 96.87, meaning it scores above average on CMS's process measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice reports serving 187 ZIP codes from its Burlington, New Jersey office in Burlington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 187 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS reports it alongside other quality data for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 1995.
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 people with a terminal diagnosis, 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 from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather choosing a different kind of care centered on comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (609) 245-0095 or verify on Medicare Care Compare to learn where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Amedisys Hospice directly at (609) 245-0095 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how to begin care — Amedisys Hospice can be reached at (609) 245-0095 for these details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Amedisys Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311537?state=NJ.
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.