Avow Hospice Inc
Naples, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101528)
CMS process measure: 97.9 (state average 97.19 — at state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (239) 261-4404 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avow Hospice earned a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 97.90 is essentially at the Florida state average of 97.19.
Avow Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Naples, Florida office in Collier County.
Yes, Avow Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101528, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Avow Hospice Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Naples, Florida, serving families in Collier County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 24, 1987, meaning it has met federal health and safety requirements for hospice care for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Avow Hospice a 4-star rating in the CAHPS Hospice Survey. Ninety-two percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88 percent rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care steps, Avow Hospice scored 97.90, essentially at the Florida state average of 97.19. CMS also reports that 81.7 percent of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, a measure CMS tracks to reflect timeliness of care near end of life.
Avow Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 26 ZIP codes reachable from its Naples office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost figures are provided here beyond that basic fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed, it may be that CMS has not published it for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Avow Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101528) and has been since September 24, 1987, so 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Avow Hospice received a 4-star rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Avow Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 97.90, which CMS classifies as at the Florida state average of 97.19. CMS also reports 81.7% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Avow Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Naples, Florida office in Collier County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Avow Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but it can be one factor families weigh alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Avow Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 24, 1987.
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 generally for patients with a life-limiting prognosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care or support — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Avow Hospice; please contact the hospice at (239) 261-4404 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not include intake or referral procedures; please contact Avow Hospice at (239) 261-4404 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, CMS quality measures, service area, and ownership — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS Care Compare data; for anything further, contact the hospice directly at (239) 261-4404.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Avow Hospice Inc (CCN 101528) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101528?state=FL to confirm current CMS 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.