Coastal Hospice Inc
Salisbury, MD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 211505)
CMS process measure: 98.71 (state average 98.78 — at state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (410) 742-8732 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Coastal Hospice Inc a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 98.71 is at the Maryland state average of 98.78.
Coastal Hospice Inc serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Salisbury, Maryland, in Wicomico County.
Yes, Coastal Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 211505, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Coastal Hospice Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Salisbury, Maryland, serving families in Wicomico County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 28, 1987, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave Coastal Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Coastal Hospice scored 98.71, which is at the Maryland state average of 98.78. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended care processes for its patients. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 78.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Coastal Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 66 ZIP codes, reflecting a fairly broad reach from its Salisbury office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported for this hospice; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for Coastal Hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Coastal Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 211505) since January 28, 1987, 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, family caregivers gave Coastal Hospice a 4-star rating overall, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Coastal Hospice's CMS composite process-of-care score is 98.71, which CMS classifies as at the Maryland state average of 98.78.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Coastal Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Salisbury, Maryland, in Wicomico County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Coastal Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality data, when choosing a hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Coastal Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 28, 1987.
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 people who have stopped seeking curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Coastal Hospice at (410) 742-8732 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Coastal Hospice directly at (410) 742-8732 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, the ZIP codes it serves, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered here using CMS Care Compare data for Coastal Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Coastal Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/211505?state=MD to confirm current CMS ratings and details.
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.