Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company
Bangor, ME · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 201520)
CMS process measure: 99.78 (state average 98.69 — above state average)
Serves: 149 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (207) 942-2920 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company in Bangor, Maine, has a CAHPS family-caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 86% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.78 is above the Maine state average of 98.69.
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company serves 149 ZIP codes from its Bangor, Maine office in Penobscot County.
Yes, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 201520), certified since November 22, 2007; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, is a for-profit hospice based in Bangor, Maine, serving Penobscot County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since November 22, 2007.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Beacon Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, Beacon Hospice scored 99.78, compared with the Maine state average of 98.69 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and that 83.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Beacon Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 149 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Bangor office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this general fact are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 201520) since November 22, 2007, 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, family caregivers gave Beacon Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Beacon Hospice's CMS composite process score is 99.78, which is above the Maine state average of 98.69; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 83.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Beacon Hospice serves 149 ZIP codes from its Bangor, Maine office in Penobscot County, according to CMS Care Compare.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 149 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Beacon Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are a more direct indicator.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Beacon Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 22, 2007.
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 focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact Beacon Hospice at (207) 942-2920 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Beacon Hospice at (207) 942-2920 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, the range of ZIP codes served, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beacon Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/201520?state=ME 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.