Caring Hospice Of South Jersey
Mount Laurel, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311546)
CMS process measure: 98.91 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (856) 439-0012 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 78% would definitely recommend Caring Hospice Of South Jersey, and its CMS composite process score of 98.91 is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating in this data.
Caring Hospice Of South Jersey serves 49 ZIP codes from its Mount Laurel, New Jersey office in Burlington County. Families in surrounding areas may also want to confirm their specific ZIP code is covered by calling the hospice directly.
Yes, Caring Hospice Of South Jersey is Medicare-certified, with CCN 311546, certified since 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caring Hospice Of South Jersey is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, serving families in Burlington County and surrounding areas. The hospice's ownership is listed with CMS as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 78% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in this data set for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Caring Hospice Of South Jersey scored 98.91, which is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS data also shows that 57.1% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the final days of life, according to the visits-near-death measure.
Caring Hospice Of South Jersey's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 49 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Mount Laurel office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caring Hospice Of South Jersey is Medicare-certified (CCN 311546), certified since June 12, 1997, 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, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall 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 98.91, which is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its Mount Laurel, New Jersey office in Burlington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality of care; the CAHPS survey results and process measures offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 1997.
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 is for patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
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 treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is not "giving up" but a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (856) 439-0012 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (856) 439-0012 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how consistently a hospice performs recommended care processes, and the geographic area served — all of which are reflected in this hospice's CMS Care Compare data above.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for Caring Hospice Of South Jersey at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311546?state=NJ.
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.