Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice
Barre, VT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 471505)
CMS process measure: 90.77 (state average 95.61 — below state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (802) 224-2265 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 90.77 compared to Vermont's state average of 95.61, placing it below the state average on that measure.
Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its Barre, Vermont office, located in Washington County. Families in this area can be served from this location according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 471505, certified since May 8, 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Barre, Vermont, serving families in Washington County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 1989, and carries CCN 471505.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star rating overall. Among respondents, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed family caregivers and are published as part of CMS's standardized survey program.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 90.77, compared to a Vermont state average of 95.61 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 66.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the latest published data.
The hospice's service area, per CMS records, spans 45 ZIP codes reachable from its Barre office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available; families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 471505), certified since May 8, 1989, 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 a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 85% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 90.77, compared to Vermont's state average of 95.61, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its Barre, Vermont office in Washington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 1989.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses specifically on comfort for people who have a terminal diagnosis and are no longer pursuing 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 curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice at (802) 224-2265 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with this hospice, contact them directly at (802) 224-2265 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice at (802) 224-2265 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/471505?state=VT to confirm current CMS-reported 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.