Delaware Hospice Central Div
Dover, DE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 081502)
CMS process measure: 99.54 (state average 99.16 — at state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (302) 678-4444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Delaware Hospice Central Div has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.54 is at the Delaware state average of 99.16.
Delaware Hospice Central Div serves 22 ZIP codes from its Dover, DE office in Kent County.
Yes, Delaware Hospice Central Div is Medicare-certified, with CCN 081502, certified since 1985; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Delaware Hospice Central Div is a non-profit hospice based in Dover, Delaware, serving families in Kent County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 18, 1985 (CCN 081502), meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare's oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star overall rating. Among survey respondents, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care here, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.54, compared to a Delaware state average of 99.16 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice. Where any measure is not listed here, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts; it does not indicate poor quality.
Delaware Hospice Central Div serves 22 ZIP codes from its Dover office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Delaware Hospice Central Div is Medicare-certified (CCN 081502) since January 18, 1985, 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 Care Compare data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 85% rating their overall 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 99.54, compared to the Delaware state average of 99.16, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 22 ZIP codes from its Dover, Delaware office in Kent County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Delaware Hospice Central Div is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside caregiver survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 18, 1985.
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 is for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, 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 curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief and other health needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where care is delivered; contact Delaware Hospice Central Div at (302) 678-4444 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Delaware Hospice Central Div directly at (302) 678-4444 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and what areas are served — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for questions about day-to-day care, contact the hospice at (302) 678-4444.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Delaware Hospice Central Div (CCN 081502) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/081502?state=DE to confirm current CMS data.
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.