Astria Hospice
Yakima, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501518)
CMS process measure: 80.56 (state average 98.45 — below state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (509) 575-5093 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Astria Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. Its composite process score of 80.56 is below the Washington state average of 98.45, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Astria Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Yakima, WA office in Yakima County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Astria Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501518, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Astria Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Yakima, Washington, serving families in Yakima County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 24, 1988.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Astria Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for public reporting. This does not indicate poor quality \u2014 it simply means the data has not been published.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Astria Hospice scored 80.56, which CMS Care Compare data shows is below the Washington state average of 98.45. A related figure, the visits-near-end-of-life measure, shows 24.1% of patients received visits in their final days of life, per CMS data.
Astria Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 15 ZIP codes from its Yakima office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; 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, Astria Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501518) since May 24, 1988, and 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Astria Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with small patient counts; this does not mean the care is poor.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Astria Hospice's composite process score is 80.56, which CMS Care Compare data shows is below the Washington state average of 98.45.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Per CMS data, Astria Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Yakima, Washington office in Yakima County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
Astria Hospice is listed as a for-profit hospice in CMS Care Compare data; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families may want to consider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Astria Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 24, 1988, according to CMS records.
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 and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 all care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Astria Hospice at (509) 575-5093 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Astria Hospice at (509) 575-5093 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, how quickly care can begin, and how caregivers rate their experience; contact Astria Hospice at (509) 575-5093 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Astria Hospice's official CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501518?state=WA.
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.