Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services
Fairbanks, AK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 021507)
CMS process measure: 97.65 (state average 97.84 — at state average)
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (907) 458-3090 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services a CAHPS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 97.65, which is at the Alaska state average of 97.84.
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services serves 9 ZIP codes from its Fairbanks, Alaska office in Fairbanks North Star county. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 021507, since January 14, 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services is a non-profit hospice based in Fairbanks, Alaska, serving Fairbanks North Star county. It has been Medicare-certified since January 14, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 021507.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among surveyed families, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% 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 delivered, this hospice scored 97.65, which CMS categorizes as at the state average of 97.84 for Alaska. CMS also reports a care index score of 7, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 24.7% of patients, based on the data CMS has published.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 9 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost or fee information is included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 021507) since January 14, 2013, 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's CAHPS survey gives this hospice 3 out of 5 stars, with 89% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% 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 97.65, which CMS places at the state average of 97.84 for Alaska.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows it serves 9 ZIP codes from its Fairbanks, Alaska office in Fairbanks North Star county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 9 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like CAHPS scores are the more direct indicator of family experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 14, 2013.
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 specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services at (907) 458-3090 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 the hospice at (907) 458-3090 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CAHPS caregiver survey results, how the composite process score compares to the state average, and whether your ZIP code falls within the service area — all of which can be checked on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/021507?state=AK using CCN 021507.
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.