Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company
So Portland, ME · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 201516)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.69 — above state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (207) 772-0929 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Maine state average of 98.69.
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company serves 59 ZIP codes from its South Portland, Maine office in Cumberland County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified, with CCN 201516, certified since 2001. 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 South Portland, Maine, serving families in Cumberland County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 2001.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Beacon Hospice received a 5-star rating for caregiver experience. Ninety-two percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences reported by families of patients cared for by this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which captures how consistently a hospice provides recommended care processes, Beacon Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Maine state average of 98.69 — placing this hospice above the state average. CMS also publishes a care index score of 10 and reports that 85.4 percent of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Beacon Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 59 ZIP codes from its South Portland office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 201516, since 09/18/2001). 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to a Maine state average of 98.69, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists 59 ZIP codes served from its South Portland, Maine office in Cumberland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and CMS reports quality measures separately regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 2001.
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 terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company at (207) 772-0929 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company at (207) 772-0929 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how to begin care — this hospice's published CMS figures can be a starting point, with further questions directed to the hospice at (207) 772-0929.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/201516?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.