Bristol Hospice - Bangor Llc
Bangor, ME · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 201526)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.69 — above state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (207) 605-9620 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Bristol Hospice - Bangor Llc, so a star rating or percent-recommend figure is not available. However, its CMS composite process measure score is 100.00, above the Maine state average of 98.69.
Bristol Hospice - Bangor Llc serves 27 ZIP codes from its Bangor, Maine office in Penobscot County.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Bangor Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 201526), certified since October 30, 2024, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - Bangor Llc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 30, 2024. CMS has not published the ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this listing in the data available, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 — for this hospice. This is often the case for newly certified or smaller hospices with too few surveyed patient families to report reliably, and it does not indicate poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Bristol Hospice - Bangor Llc scored 100.00, compared with a Maine state average of 98.69 — placing it above the state average. CMS has not published a care index score or visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data reviewed.
The hospice reports serving 27 ZIP codes from its Bangor office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice - Bangor Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 201526) since October 30, 2024, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because too few patient families have been surveyed yet; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process measure score is 100.00, compared with a Maine state average of 98.69, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 27 ZIP codes from its Bangor, Maine office in Penobscot County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not list the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (207) 605-9620 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 30, 2024.
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 when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a person is expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (207) 605-9620 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Bristol Hospice - Bangor Llc directly at (207) 605-9620 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care needs are met, and how the hospice supports the patient and family — contact this hospice at (207) 605-9620 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice - Bangor Llc at the Medicare Care Compare page for CCN 201526: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/201526?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.