Community Hospice
Ashland, KY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 181501)
CMS process measure: 93.09 (state average 96.21 — below state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (606) 329-1890 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Community Hospice has a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 93.09 is below the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
Community Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its Ashland, Kentucky office in Boyd County. Families in this area can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Community Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 181501, certified since 1983. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Ashland, Kentucky, in Boyd County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1983, meaning it has served families in the region for several decades under Medicare oversight.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Community Hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating. Among respondents, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Community Hospice scored 93.09, which is below the Kentucky state average of 96.21. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and a rate of 51.4% for visits in the last days of life; families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Care Compare for full context, as CMS defines and calculates each measure differently.
Community Hospice's service area covers 66 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Ashland office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's own reporting vintage and small-sample limitations; where a measure is not listed here, it is because CMS has not published it for this hospice, which does not necessarily reflect on quality of care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 181501), certified since November 1, 1983. 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?
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 92% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 87% rating their care experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Community Hospice's composite process score is 93.09, which is below the Kentucky state average of 96.21, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Community Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its Ashland, Kentucky office in Boyd 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?
Community Hospice is organized as a non-profit provider. Ownership type is one factor among many CMS reports, but it should be considered alongside quality measures and caregiver survey results rather than on its own.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Community Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1983.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Community Hospice at (606) 329-1890 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; contact Community Hospice directly at (606) 329-1890 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports patients and families — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice directly at (606) 329-1890.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Community Hospice on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/181501?state=KY, using CCN 181501, to review current CMS-reported 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.