Catholic Hospice Inc
Miami Lakes, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101530)
CMS process measure: 98.62 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 146 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (305) 822-2380 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Catholic Hospice Inc an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.62 is above the Florida state average of 97.19.
Catholic Hospice Inc serves 146 ZIP codes from its office in Miami Lakes, Florida, in Miami-Dade County.
Yes, Catholic Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101530), certified since December 6, 1988; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Catholic Hospice Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Miami Lakes, Florida, serving Miami-Dade County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 6, 1988, under CCN 101530.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among respondents, 80% 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 measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Catholic Hospice Inc scored 98.62, which is above the Florida state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 33.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the published measure set.
Catholic Hospice Inc's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 146 ZIP codes, reflecting a fairly broad reach from its Miami Lakes office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current reporting period; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Catholic Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101530) since December 6, 1988, 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 an overall rating of 2 stars, with 80% of caregivers 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 98.62, which is above the Florida state average of 97.19, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Catholic Hospice Inc serves 146 ZIP codes from its Miami Lakes, Florida office in Miami-Dade County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 146 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Catholic Hospice Inc is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several that families may want to consider alongside quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 6, 1988.
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 patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can discuss their goals of care with their medical team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Catholic Hospice Inc at (305) 822-2380 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe enrollment steps; contact Catholic Hospice Inc directly at (305) 822-2380 to learn how to begin care, and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the geographic area served — all of which are noted above based on CMS data; for further specifics, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Catholic Hospice Inc (CCN 101530) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101530?state=FL to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.