Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care
Bronx, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331562)
CMS process measure: 97.58 (state average 97.72 — at state average)
Serves: 301 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (718) 518-2465 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care a 2-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 97.58 is about at the New York state average of 97.72.
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care serves 301 ZIP codes from its Bronx, NY office in Bronx County.
Yes, Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 331562, certified since 1999. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Bronx, NY, serving families in Bronx County. It has been certified by Medicare since January 14, 1999, and is classified by CMS as an 'Other' ownership type.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 2-star rating. Of those surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 76% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 97.58, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.72 for New York. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and that 25.0% of patients received visits in their last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
This hospice reports serving a broad area, covering 301 ZIP codes from its Bronx office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the survey and measurement periods CMS has published; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 331562), certified since January 14, 1999, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 2-star family caregiver rating, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it and 76% 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 97.58, which CMS classifies as at the New York state average of 97.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 25.0% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 301 ZIP codes from its office in Bronx, Bronx County, NY.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 301 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies this hospice's ownership type as 'Other.' Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 14, 1999.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care at (718) 518-2465 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care at (718) 518-2465 to learn how to begin care, and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey ratings, composite quality scores, service area, staffing, and available services; contact Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care at (718) 518-2465 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331562?state=NY.
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.