Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey
Edison, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311554)
CMS process measure: 95.19 (state average 96.87 — below state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (732) 661-9373 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey received 2 out of 5 stars from family caregivers on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 69% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.19 is below the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey serves 86 ZIP codes from its Edison, New Jersey office in Middlesex County.
Yes, Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey is Medicare-certified (CCN 311554, since 2002); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey is a for-profit hospice based in Edison, New Jersey, serving families in Middlesex County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 15, 2002, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 311554.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 2 stars. Of those surveyed, 69% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 70% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 95.19, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 51.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 86 ZIP codes.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or coverage details beyond this general fact are available in this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey is Medicare-certified (CCN 311554) since August 15, 2002, 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?
On the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 69% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 70% 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 95.19, which CMS data shows is below the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 86 ZIP codes from its Edison, New Jersey location in Middlesex County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit provider. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS survey and process measures are the best way to compare providers regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 15, 2002.
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 generally for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment. Both focus on managing symptoms and quality of life.
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 all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (732) 661-9373 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey at (732) 661-9373 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 satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, its service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures above and ask the hospice directly at (732) 661-9373 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey (CCN 311554) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311554?state=NJ to review its current CMS-published 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.