Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company
Auburn, ME · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 201517)
CMS process measure: 99.47 (state average 98.69 — at state average)
Serves: 160 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (207) 784-4242 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.47 is about at the Maine state average of 98.69.
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company serves 160 ZIP codes from its Auburn, Maine office in Androscoggin County. Families can confirm whether a specific address falls within this service area by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified, with CCN 201517, certified since October 21, 2003. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is a for-profit hospice based in Auburn, Maine, in Androscoggin County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2003, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 201517.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10 overall.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Beacon Hospice scored 99.47, compared to the Maine state average of 98.69 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 88.7% of patients had visits in the last days of life, based on the data provided.
Beacon Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 160 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Auburn office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice, since CMS updates these figures periodically and some measures may not be published for all providers due to small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 201517) since October 21, 2003, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 82% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.47, compared to the Maine state average of 98.69, putting it at the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 88.7% of patients having visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company serves 160 ZIP codes from its Auburn, Maine office in Androscoggin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 160 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to weigh it alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2003.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company at (207) 784-4242 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; contact Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company directly at (207) 784-4242 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quickly care can begin, what services and support are provided, and how a hospice compares to the state average on CMS quality measures — contact Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company at (207) 784-4242 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current CMS data for Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/201517?state=ME.
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.