Constellation Hospice, Constellation Health Services
Augusta, ME · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 201522)
CMS process measure: 99.62 (state average 98.69 — at state average)
Serves: 94 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (207) 370-6470 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Constellation Hospice has a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating of 3 out of 5, with 77% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.62 versus the Maine state average of 98.69, placing it at the state average.
Constellation Hospice serves 94 ZIP codes from its Augusta, Maine office in Kennebec County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Constellation Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 201522), certified since October 4, 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Constellation Hospice, part of Constellation Health Services, is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Augusta, Maine (Kennebec County), certified since October 4, 2018. Ownership is classified by CMS as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Constellation Hospice received an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among surveyed families, 77% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 73% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Constellation Hospice scored 99.62, compared to a Maine state average of 98.69 — CMS places this hospice at the state average on this measure. A separate care index score of 8 and a rate of 58.2% for visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS; families should review these alongside other measures on Care Compare rather than in isolation.
Constellation Hospice reports serving 94 ZIP codes from its Augusta office, indicating a fairly broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Constellation Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 201522), certified since October 4, 2018, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives Constellation Hospice a 3-star overall rating, with 77% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 73% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the composite process measure, Constellation Hospice scored 99.62 versus Maine's state average of 98.69, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Constellation Hospice serves 94 ZIP codes from its office in Augusta, Maine, in Kennebec County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 94 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 doesn't directly determine quality of care, but families may still want to ask the hospice for more detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Constellation Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 4, 2018.
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 rather than cure and is generally for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive care for other conditions and can choose to leave hospice at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is best confirmed directly; contact Constellation Hospice at (207) 370-6470 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Constellation Hospice at (207) 370-6470 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver survey ratings, how care is coordinated, what areas are served, and how to reach staff after hours — Constellation Hospice can be reached at (207) 370-6470 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Constellation Hospice (CCN 201522) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/201522?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.