Cornerstone Vna
Rochester, NH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 301530)
CMS process measure: 99.69 (state average 95.91 — above state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (603) 332-1133 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cornerstone VNA has earned a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90 percent saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 99.69 is above the New Hampshire state average of 95.91.
Cornerstone VNA serves 66 ZIP codes from its Rochester, New Hampshire office in Strafford County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Cornerstone VNA is Medicare-certified, with CCN 301530, certified since April 13, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Cornerstone VNA is a non-profit hospice based in Rochester, New Hampshire, serving families in Strafford County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 2011 (CCN 301530).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Cornerstone VNA an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are reported by CMS, not opinions gathered independently.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Cornerstone VNA scored 99.69, compared with a New Hampshire state average of 95.91 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 48.3 percent of patients received visits in their last days of life, according to the same dataset.
Cornerstone VNA's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 66 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are available in this listing. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with CMS or the hospice for the most current information, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Cornerstone VNA is Medicare-certified (CCN 301530) since April 13, 2011, 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 Hospice Survey, Cornerstone VNA received a 4-star overall rating, with 90 percent of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83 percent rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Cornerstone VNA's CMS composite process score is 99.69, above the New Hampshire state average of 95.91. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 48.3 percent of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Cornerstone VNA serves 66 ZIP codes from its Rochester, New Hampshire location in Strafford County, according to CMS data.
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?
Cornerstone VNA is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among many; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results can offer additional context regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Cornerstone VNA has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 2011.
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 for people with a life-limiting illness, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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 treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up medical care or support altogether.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing does not specify where Cornerstone VNA provides care; please contact the hospice at (603) 332-1133 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Cornerstone VNA directly at (603) 332-1133 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, what areas are served, and how long a hospice has been certified — all of which are addressed for Cornerstone VNA above based on CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Cornerstone VNA's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/301530?state=NH.
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.