Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company
Portsmouth, NH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 301526)
CMS process measure: 99.34 (state average 95.91 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (603) 433-2480 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company received a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.34 is above the New Hampshire state average of 95.91.
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company serves 52 ZIP codes from its Portsmouth, New Hampshire office in Rockingham County.
Yes, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified, with CCN 301526, certified since March 9, 2005. 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 located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, serving families in Rockingham County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 2005.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Among respondents, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 99.34, compared with a New Hampshire state average of 95.91 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and 83.6% of patients had visits in the last days of life documented per CMS measures.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 52 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 301526) since March 9, 2005, 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 gives this hospice a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating it 9 or 10 overall.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.34, above the New Hampshire state average of 95.91, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Portsmouth, New Hampshire office in Rockingham County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality of care, but it's one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 2005.
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 for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom treatment.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in CMS data; please contact the hospice at (603) 433-2480 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact the hospice at (603) 433-2480 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's CMS figures above and ask the hospice directly at (603) 433-2480 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company (CCN 301526) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/301526?state=NH to see the latest published 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.