Bayada Hospice
Wilmington, DE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 081512)
CMS process measure: 98.94 (state average 99.16 — at state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (302) 351-3633 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bayada Hospice has a CMS family caregiver rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.94 is at the Delaware state average of 99.16.
Bayada Hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its Wilmington, Delaware office in New Castle County.
Yes, Bayada Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 081512, since 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bayada Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Wilmington, Delaware and the surrounding New Castle County area. It is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since February 20, 2019.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, published on Medicare Care Compare, Bayada Hospice received an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among family caregivers surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 75% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice provides recommended care processes, Bayada Hospice scored 98.94, which CMS classifies as at the Delaware state average of 99.16. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 44.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS Care Compare data.
Bayada Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 32 ZIP codes from its Wilmington office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available in this listing. All figures above come directly from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly or review the Care Compare listing for the most current information, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bayada Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 081512) since February 20, 2019, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Bayada Hospice received an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 80% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 75% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bayada Hospice's composite process score is 98.94, which CMS classifies as at the Delaware state average of 99.16.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Bayada Hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its Wilmington, Delaware office in New Castle County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Bayada Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators of patient experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bayada Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 20, 2019.
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 people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final stage of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up all care, only treatments aimed at curing the underlying disease.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing's CMS data does not specify where Bayada Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (302) 351-3633 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data included here does not describe intake steps; please contact Bayada Hospice directly at (302) 351-3633 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to the state average on quality measures, and the size of its service area — all reflected in this listing's CMS figures — as well as details like staffing and services, which you should confirm directly with the hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bayada Hospice (CCN 081512) directly at medicare.gov/care-compare using the listing's provided link to confirm current CMS data.
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.