Amedisys Hospice
Largo, MD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 211544)
CMS process measure: 99.61 (state average 98.78 — at state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (301) 349-3568 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS survey data shows 72% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process quality score is 99.61, which is at the Maryland state average of 98.78.
Amedisys Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Largo, Maryland office in Prince George's County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 211544, certified since March 3, 2020). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice in Largo, Maryland, has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2020, and is listed under 'Other' ownership in CMS records. The hospice serves families in Prince George's County and reports serving 44 ZIP codes from its Largo office.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 72% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; where CMS omits a measure, it is often due to small patient survey counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process quality measure, Amedisys Hospice scored 99.61, compared with a Maryland state average of 98.78 — CMS describes this as at the state average. Its care index score is listed at 10, and 68.0% of patients had visits from staff in the final days of life, per CMS data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported for this hospice's most recent published survey and quality-measure vintage. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not include cost information beyond that fact, and does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services beyond what CMS reports, since those details are not part of the provided data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 211544), certified since March 3, 2020, 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, 72% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 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 99.61, compared with Maryland's state average of 98.78 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Largo, Maryland office in Prince George's County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as 'Other.' Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality of care, so it's worth reviewing the CAHPS and quality-measure data alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2020.
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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (301) 349-3568 to ask where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe intake steps; contact Amedisys Hospice directly at (301) 349-3568 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing; you can review Amedisys Hospice's published figures and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice (CCN 211544) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/211544?state=MD to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.