Capital Caring
Greenbelt, MD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 211541)
CMS process measure: 99.58 (state average 98.78 — at state average)
Serves: 106 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (301) 883-0866 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey gave Capital Caring an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.58 is about at the Maryland state average of 98.78.
Capital Caring serves 106 ZIP codes from its Greenbelt, Maryland office in Prince George's County, according to CMS Care Compare data. Families should confirm their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Capital Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 211541, certified since 2001. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Capital Caring is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Greenbelt, Maryland, serving Prince George's County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 2001, and is organized under an ownership type CMS classifies as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Capital Caring received an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. In that same survey, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Capital Caring scored 99.58, compared to the Maryland state average of 98.78 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and notes that 35.3% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life; families should discuss what these figures mean for care with the hospice directly, as CMS provides limited context for them.
Capital Caring's service area, as reported by CMS, spans 106 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Greenbelt office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Capital Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 211541) since March 17, 2001, 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's CAHPS survey gives Capital Caring an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, with 78% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Capital Caring's composite process score is 99.58, compared to the Maryland state average of 98.78, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS, Capital Caring serves 106 ZIP codes from its Greenbelt, Maryland location in Prince George's County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 106 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Capital Caring's ownership type as "Other"; ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but families sometimes ask about it when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Capital Caring has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 2001.
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 rather than cure when a patient's life expectancy is limited, typically six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, though other medical care can continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This varies by patient and provider; contact Capital Caring at (301) 883-0866 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare to learn where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Capital Caring directly at (301) 883-0866 to ask about starting care, and verify certification and details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area, and how to begin care — Capital Caring can be reached at (301) 883-0866 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Capital Caring (CCN 211541) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/211541?state=MD to see the latest published figures.
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.