Chans Home Health & Hospice
Brunswick, ME · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 201501)
CMS process measure: 98.53 (state average 98.69 — at state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (207) 729-6782 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chans Home Health & Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 98.53 is essentially at the Maine state average of 98.69.
Chans Home Health & Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its Brunswick, Maine office in Cumberland County.
Yes, Chans Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 201501), certified since 1990, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Chans Home Health & Hospice, located in Brunswick, Maine, has been Medicare-certified since January 2, 1990. Its ownership type is listed with CMS as "Other." This means it has served families in the Cumberland County area for over three decades, according to CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Chans Home Health & Hospice received a 5-star rating. Among families surveyed, 94% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers who worked with the hospice team.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Chans Home Health & Hospice scored 98.53, essentially at the Maine state average of 98.69. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 87.5% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Chans Home Health & Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its Brunswick, Maine office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Chans Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 201501) since January 2, 1990, 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?
Family caregivers gave Chans Home Health & Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating 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 98.53, which CMS classifies as at the Maine state average of 98.69.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Chans Home Health & Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its Brunswick, Maine office in Cumberland 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?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but it does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 2, 1990, according to CMS records.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Chans Home Health & Hospice at (207) 729-6782 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact Chans Home Health & Hospice directly at (207) 729-6782, as this process isn't detailed in CMS data.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about services offered, how staff communicate with families, and how care is coordinated; contact Chans Home Health & Hospice at (207) 729-6782 for specifics and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review official CMS data for Chans Home Health & Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/201501?state=ME.
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.