Fellowship Village Inc
Basking Ridge, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311584)
CMS process measure: 66.34 (state average 96.87 — below state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (908) 580-9519 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed for Fellowship Village Inc reported that 71% would definitely recommend the hospice and 66% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, based on CMS CAHPS survey data. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 66.34, which is below the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Fellowship Village Inc serves 30 ZIP codes from its Basking Ridge, New Jersey office in Somerset County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Fellowship Village Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 311584), certified since 2017, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This is a facility-level certification fact only, not a description of specific services provided.
About this hospice
Fellowship Village Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, serving Somerset County and the surrounding area. It is a non-profit organization, certified by Medicare since December 6, 2017 (CCN 311584).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 71% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 66% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice separate from these percentages, and no rating should be inferred beyond what is stated here.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were followed, Fellowship Village Inc scored 66.34, which is below the New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS reports 35.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life according to the visits-last-days-of-life measure, and a care index score of 8. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when the number of surveyed patients is small; this does not necessarily indicate poor quality.
Fellowship Village Inc's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 30 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Fellowship Village Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 6, 2017 (CCN 311584), 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, 71% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Fellowship Village Inc, and 66% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Fellowship Village Inc scored 66.34 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Fellowship Village Inc serves 30 ZIP codes from its Basking Ridge, NJ office in Somerset County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Fellowship Village Inc is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS-reported details families may want to weigh alongside survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Fellowship Village Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 6, 2017.
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 typically for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, generally when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This CMS data does not specify where Fellowship Village Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (908) 580-9519 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Fellowship Village Inc directly at (908) 580-9519 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and its service area; these figures for Fellowship Village Inc are noted above and can be reviewed further on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Fellowship Village Inc (CCN 311584) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311584?state=NJ to review current CMS-published details.
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.