Beacon Hospice , An Amedisys Company
East Providence, RI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 411510)
CMS process measure: 99.73 (state average 99.55 — at state average)
Serves: 80 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (401) 438-0008 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company received a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating from CMS, with 88% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.73 is at the Rhode Island state average of 99.55.
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company serves 80 ZIP codes from its East Providence, Rhode Island office in Providence County.
Yes, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified, with CCN 411510, certified since 2003. 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 Medicare-certified hospice located in East Providence, Rhode Island, serving Providence County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 16, 2003, and is classified by CMS as an 'Other' ownership type.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Of those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, this hospice scored 99.73, compared to the Rhode Island state average of 99.55 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 83.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per published data.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 80 ZIP codes, indicating a relatively broad reach from its East Providence office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a specific measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 411510), certified since June 16, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 87% rating their experience 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 99.73, which CMS classifies as at the Rhode Island state average of 99.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 80 ZIP codes from its East Providence, Rhode Island office in Providence County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 80 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as 'Other'; ownership type alone doesn't determine quality of care, so it's worth reviewing the CAHPS and process measure scores alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 16, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a doctor determines a person has a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention, and other medical needs unrelated to the terminal diagnosis can still be addressed.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data doesn't specify where care is provided; please contact the hospice at (401) 438-0008 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (401) 438-0008 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (401) 438-0008 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/411510?state=RI.
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.