Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County
Lynnwood, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501559)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.45 — above state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (425) 521-6939 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County 76% of the time, and the hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite care process measure, above the Washington state average of 98.45. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County serves 25 ZIP codes from its Lynnwood, Washington office in Snohomish County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County is Medicare-certified (CCN 501559, since October 11, 2024). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Lynnwood, Washington, serving families in Snohomish County. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice, so families should confirm this directly with the provider. According to CMS records, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2024, with CCN 501559.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 76% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 71% rated their overall experience as a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which often occurs when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients rather than reflecting poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects whether recommended care processes were delivered — this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Washington state average of 98.45, placing it above the state average. CMS has not published a separate care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data available.
The hospice reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its Lynnwood office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County is Medicare-certified, CCN 501559, since October 11, 2024. 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 76% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 71% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a Washington state average of 98.45, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its Lynnwood, Washington office in Snohomish County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not specify an ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (425) 521-6939 to confirm, and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2024, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life 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 to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (425) 521-6939 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 at (425) 521-6939 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can ask this hospice directly at (425) 521-6939 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501559?state=WA 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.