Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Nj, Llc
Rockaway, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311573)
CMS process measure: 99.62 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 84 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (973) 726-3855 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Nj received a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.62 is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Nj serves 84 ZIP codes from its Rockaway, New Jersey office in Morris County.
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Nj is Medicare-certified, with CCN 311573, certified since 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Nj, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Rockaway, New Jersey, serving families in Morris County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2009.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family members of patients who received care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.62, which is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 75.5% of patients, based on the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 84 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach across Northern New Jersey communities.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Nj, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 311573, since 2009). 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 rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating it 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 99.62, which is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 84 ZIP codes from its Rockaway, New Jersey office in Morris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 84 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is operated as a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are separate indicators worth reviewing.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2009.
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 life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than pursuing curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (973) 726-3855 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (973) 726-3855 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 compares to state quality averages, and the size of its service area — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare, along with a direct conversation with the hospice at (973) 726-3855.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 311573 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311573?state=NJ.
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.