Amedisys Hospice Care
Morgantown, WV · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 511523)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.88 — above state average)
Serves: 124 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (304) 292-4868 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Hospice Care received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the West Virginia state average of 97.88.
Amedisys Hospice Care serves 124 ZIP codes from its Morgantown, WV office in Monongalia County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 511523, since 2001); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Morgantown, West Virginia, serving families in Monongalia County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 2001, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 511523.
According to CMS Care Compare data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), Amedisys Hospice Care received an overall rating of 4 stars from family caregivers. In that survey, 87% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% gave it a top rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Amedisys Hospice Care scored 100.00, compared to a West Virginia state average of 97.88 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 84.5% of patients had visits in the last days of life measured by the care index. Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality; it is often the result of small patient counts and CMS's reporting thresholds.
Amedisys Hospice Care's service area, per CMS data, spans 124 ZIP codes from its Morgantown office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published there at the time of review. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare or the hospice itself.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 511523) since January 19, 2001, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Amedisys Hospice Care received an overall 4-star rating, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 84% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, compared to a West Virginia state average of 97.88, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Amedisys Hospice Care serves 124 ZIP codes from its Morgantown, WV office in Monongalia County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 124 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice Care is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 2001.
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 terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Amedisys Hospice Care at (304) 292-4868 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact Amedisys Hospice Care at (304) 292-4868 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these figures for Amedisys Hospice Care on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (304) 292-4868 for further detail.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice Care (CCN 511523) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/511523?state=WV.
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.