Evergreen Health Hospice Care
Kirkland, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501523)
CMS process measure: 99.58 (state average 98.45 — above state average)
Serves: 123 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (425) 899-1040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Evergreen Health Hospice Care has a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.58 is above the Washington state average of 98.45.
Evergreen Health Hospice Care serves 123 ZIP codes from its Kirkland, Washington office in King County.
Yes, Evergreen Health Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 501523, certified since 1990; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Evergreen Health Hospice Care is a non-profit hospice based in Kirkland, Washington, serving King County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 1990.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Evergreen Health Hospice Care received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed family caregivers, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the percentage of recommended care processes delivered, Evergreen Health Hospice Care scored 99.58, which is above the Washington state average of 98.45. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and indicates that 64.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, as documented in CMS data.
Evergreen Health Hospice Care's service area, per CMS data, spans 123 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Kirkland office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Evergreen Health Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 501523), certified since 1990, 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 an overall rating of 3 stars, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.58, which is above the Washington state average of 98.45.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 123 ZIP codes from its office in Kirkland, King County, Washington.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 123 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Evergreen Health Hospice Care is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 1990.
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 life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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 and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This CMS data does not specify where care is provided; please contact Evergreen Health Hospice Care at (425) 899-1040 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Evergreen Health Hospice Care at (425) 899-1040 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Evergreen Health Hospice Care using CCN 501523 at medicare.gov/care-compare to confirm current certification and quality 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.