Assured Hospice
Moses Lake, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501528)
CMS process measure: 98.76 (state average 98.45 — at state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (509) 766-2580 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Assured Hospice a CAHPS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.76 is at the Washington state average of 98.45.
Assured Hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its Moses Lake, Washington office in Grant County.
Yes, Assured Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501528, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Assured Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Moses Lake, Washington, serving Grant County and the surrounding region. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 14, 1993, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Assured Hospice a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5. Among surveyed families, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience a 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 — Assured Hospice scored 98.76, which CMS places at the state average of 98.45 for Washington. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 73.3% of patients, based on its published data.
Assured Hospice reports serving 50 ZIP codes from its Moses Lake office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
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 as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Assured Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501528) and has been since September 14, 1993. 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 gives Assured Hospice a 4 out of 5 star rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Assured Hospice's composite process score is 98.76, which CMS places at the Washington state average of 98.45.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Assured Hospice reports serving 50 ZIP codes from its Moses Lake, Washington office in Grant 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?
Assured Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results give a more direct picture of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Assured Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 14, 1993, over 30 years.
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 stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically in the final months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Assured Hospice at (509) 766-2580 or check Medicare Care Compare for details on where care is delivered.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Assured Hospice directly at (509) 766-2580 to discuss starting care, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, and its service area; you can review these details for Assured Hospice above or on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Assured Hospice (CCN 501528) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501528?state=WA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.