Compassionate Care Hospice Of The Delmar Peninsula
Milford, DE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 081509)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 99.16 — at state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (302) 856-2659 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's quality composite measure, the hospice scored 100.00, which is at the Delaware state average of 99.16.
Compassionate Care Hospice Of The Delmar Peninsula serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Milford, Delaware, in Sussex County.
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice Of The Delmar Peninsula is Medicare-certified, with CCN 081509, certified since August 20, 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassionate Care Hospice Of The Delmar Peninsula is a for-profit hospice based in Milford, Delaware, serving families in Sussex County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2008, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 081509.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their overall experience with the hospice at 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's quality composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Delaware state average of 99.16 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports that 78.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, a measure related to timeliness of care.
This hospice reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Milford office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small for reliable public reporting — this is not an indication of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. This hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 081509) since August 20, 2008, 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 CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating their 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 100.00, compared to a Delaware state average of 99.16, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Milford, Delaware, in Sussex County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2008.
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 on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness and treatment is no longer pursued.
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; please contact the hospice at (302) 856-2659 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (302) 856-2659 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures and confirm further details by calling (302) 856-2659.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's current CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/081509?state=DE.
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.