Amedisys Hospice
Hackensack, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311510)
CMS process measure: 98.99 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 155 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (201) 342-7766 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Hospice in Hackensack, NJ received a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 79% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.99 is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Amedisys Hospice serves 155 ZIP codes from its Hackensack, New Jersey office in Bergen County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 311510, certified since 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Hackensack, New Jersey, serving Bergen County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 1984, meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for many years.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey data, Amedisys Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed family caregivers, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family members whose loved ones received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Amedisys Hospice scored 98.99, which is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 80.8% of patients, based on published data.
Amedisys Hospice reports a service area covering 155 ZIP codes from its Hackensack office, indicating a broad geographic reach for a hospice of this type.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not itself indicate a quality concern. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311510), certified since May 23, 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS's CAHPS survey, Amedisys Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 79% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amedisys Hospice's composite process score is 98.99, which is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87, based on CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice serves 155 ZIP codes from its Hackensack, New Jersey office in Bergen County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 155 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 determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 1984.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, 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 a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing 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 treatment.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Amedisys Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (201) 342-7766 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Amedisys Hospice directly at (201) 342-7766 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about family satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area coverage, and how care needs are met; contacting the hospice at (201) 342-7766 and reviewing Medicare Care Compare can help answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Amedisys Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311510?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.