Elite Hospice
Clarkston, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501533)
CMS process measure: 99.69 (state average 98.45 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (509) 758-2568 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elite Hospice holds a 3-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 81% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.69 is above the Washington state average of 98.45.
Elite Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Clarkston, Washington office in Asotin County.
Yes, Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501533, since 1997), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elite Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Clarkston, Washington, serving families in Asotin County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Elite Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 1997.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Elite Hospice received a 3-star rating. Among surveyed caregivers, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 76% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Elite Hospice scored 99.69, which is above the Washington state average of 98.45. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and its data show that 54.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published figures.
Elite Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 26 ZIP codes from its Clarkston office. Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient counts in a reporting period and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501533, since August 1, 1997), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Elite Hospice received a 3-star rating, with 81% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 76% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Elite Hospice's composite process score is 99.69, which CMS lists as above the Washington state average of 98.45.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Elite Hospice serving 26 ZIP codes from its Clarkston, Washington location in Asotin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elite Hospice is organized as a for-profit agency; ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but it is part of the CMS profile families may want to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elite Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 1997, according to CMS records.
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 for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other health conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for Elite Hospice; please contact the hospice at (509) 758-2568 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin care, contact Elite Hospice directly at (509) 758-2568 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 scores, service area, staffing, and available services; contact Elite Hospice at (509) 758-2568 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Elite Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501533?state=WA 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.