Big Bend Hospice Inc
Tallahassee, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101523)
CMS process measure: 98.62 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (850) 878-5310 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Big Bend Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 89% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.62 is above the Florida state average of 97.19.
Big Bend Hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its Tallahassee, Florida office in Leon County.
Yes, Big Bend Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101523, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Big Bend Hospice Inc is a non-profit hospice located in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 1986, and holds CCN 101523.
According to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, published on Medicare Care Compare, family caregivers gave Big Bend Hospice a 4-star rating. Of those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Big Bend Hospice scored 98.62, compared to a Florida state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and notes that 48.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Big Bend Hospice serves a broad area, covering 60 ZIP codes from its Tallahassee office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Big Bend Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101523, since June 19, 1986). 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 Big Bend Hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 85% 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 98.62, above the Florida state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes 48.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Big Bend Hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its Tallahassee, Florida location in Leon County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Big Bend Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can reflect different organizational priorities but is not by itself a quality measure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 1986.
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 is for those who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort near the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it shifts the focus from curing an illness to providing comfort, dignity, and support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Big Bend Hospice at (850) 878-5310 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake procedures; please contact Big Bend Hospice at (850) 878-5310 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and ownership — all of which are covered here using CMS Care Compare data where available.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Big Bend Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101523?state=FL to confirm current 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.