Carefirst / Southern Tier Hospice And Palliative
Painted Post, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331513)
CMS process measure: 98.02 (state average 97.72 — at state average)
Serves: 69 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (607) 962-3100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carefirst / Southern Tier Hospice And Palliative holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.02 is about the same as the New York state average of 97.72.
Carefirst / Southern Tier Hospice And Palliative serves 69 ZIP codes from its Painted Post, NY office in Steuben County.
Yes, Carefirst / Southern Tier Hospice And Palliative is Medicare-certified (CCN 331513), certified since 1986; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Carefirst / Southern Tier Hospice And Palliative is a non-profit hospice based in Painted Post, New York, serving Steuben County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 1986.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating. Ninety percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the reported experiences of families whose loved ones received care from this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of care processes such as timely assessments and symptom management, this hospice scored 98.02, compared to a New York state average of 97.72 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and that 41.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on published CMS data.
The hospice's service area includes 69 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Painted Post office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost details beyond this are available or implied here. Where CMS has not published a specific measure, it may reflect a small number of patients rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Carefirst / Southern Tier Hospice And Palliative is Medicare-certified (CCN 331513), certified since June 27, 1986, 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 earned a 4-star rating, with 90% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.02, compared to a New York state average of 97.72, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 69 ZIP codes from its Painted Post, New York office in Steuben County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 69 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 1986.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (607) 962-3100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (607) 962-3100 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CAHPS caregiver ratings, the composite process score, the ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331513?state=NY.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Carefirst / Southern Tier Hospice And Palliative directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331513?state=NY using CCN 331513.
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.