Envision Hospice
Tacoma, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501544)
CMS process measure: 97.39 (state average 98.45 — below state average)
Serves: 118 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (360) 350-4875 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Envision Hospice 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 97.39 is slightly below the Washington state average of 98.45, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Envision Hospice serves 118 ZIP codes from its Tacoma, Washington office in Pierce County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Envision Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501544, certified since February 19, 2020), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Envision Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Tacoma, Washington, serving Pierce County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 2020 (CCN 501544).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Envision Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Envision Hospice scored 97.39, which is below the Washington state average of 98.45. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 for this hospice, and 52.9% of patients had visits in the last days of life documented, per CMS data.
Envision Hospice's service area, as listed on Medicare Care Compare, spans 118 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Tacoma office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published survey and quality-measure results; readers should confirm current details directly on Care Compare or with the hospice, since CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Envision Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501544) since February 19, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave Envision Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars; 90% said they would definitely recommend it, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Envision Hospice's composite process score is 97.39, which CMS data shows is below the Washington state average of 98.45.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Envision Hospice serves 118 ZIP codes from its Tacoma, Washington office in Pierce County, per CMS Care Compare.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 118 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Envision Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality and survey scores are the more direct measures to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Envision Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 2020.
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 patients 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; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Envision Hospice at (360) 350-4875 and verify current service details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Envision Hospice directly at (360) 350-4875 for guidance and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all information available through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Envision Hospice (CCN 501544) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501544?state=WA to confirm current ratings and certification status.
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.