Delaware Hospice, Inc Southern Division
Milford, DE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 081503)
CMS process measure: 99.33 (state average 99.16 — at state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (302) 856-7717 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Delaware Hospice, Inc Southern Division received a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process measure score of 99.33 is at the Delaware state average of 99.16.
Delaware Hospice, Inc Southern Division serves 49 ZIP codes from its Milford, Delaware office in Sussex County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Delaware Hospice, Inc Southern Division is Medicare-certified, with CCN 081503, certified since 1985. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Delaware Hospice, Inc Southern Division is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Milford, Delaware, serving families in Sussex County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 1985, and is organized under an "Other" ownership type according to CMS records.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, this hospice received a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were followed — this hospice scored 99.33, essentially at the Delaware state average of 99.16. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 66.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the available CMS Care Compare data vintage.
Delaware Hospice, Inc Southern Division reports serving 49 ZIP codes from its Milford office, reflecting a broad service area for families in the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the official CMS Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Delaware Hospice, Inc Southern Division is Medicare-certified (CCN 081503) since July 9, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 92% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% 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 measure score is 99.33, which CMS classifies as at the Delaware state average of 99.16. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 66.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 49 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 49 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 can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 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 to manage symptoms, while hospice care is specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; contact Delaware Hospice, Inc Southern Division at (302) 856-7717 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice directly at (302) 856-7717 to learn about their intake process, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports patients and families — questions this profile addresses using CMS data where available.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Delaware Hospice, Inc Southern Division directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/081503?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.