Bristol Hospice - Pierce, Llc
Tacoma, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501562)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (253) 215-9461 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Bristol Hospice - Pierce, LLC, likely because it was only recently certified. You can check Medicare Care Compare directly for updates as new data becomes available.
Bristol Hospice - Pierce, LLC serves 1 ZIP code from its Tacoma, Washington office in Pierce County.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Pierce, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 501562, since July 2, 2025); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - Pierce, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Tacoma, Washington, serving Pierce County. According to CMS Care Compare records, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 2025.
Because certification is recent, CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — including the family caregiver star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10. This is common for newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts, and it does not indicate anything negative about quality of care.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score, care index score, or visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice at this time. For reference, the CMS state average composite process score for Washington is 98.45, but no comparison ('vs_state') has been reported for this hospice yet.
CMS Care Compare data indicates this hospice currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Tacoma office.
The ownership type for this hospice has not been provided in the available data. Families should contact the hospice directly or consult Medicare Care Compare for the most current ownership information.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; no cost details are included beyond noting that Medicare covers hospice care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Pierce, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 501562), certified since July 2, 2025, 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 of small patient counts or recent certification; this does not suggest poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Washington state average of 98.45 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Tacoma, Washington office in Pierce County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the available CMS data for this hospice; contact the hospice at (253) 215-9461 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 2025, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The available CMS data does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (253) 215-9461 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (253) 215-9461 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, staffing, service area, and quality measures; for this hospice, contact them at (253) 215-9461 for details not published by CMS.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501562?state=WA.
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.