Franklin Vna & Hospice
Franklin, NH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 301527)
CMS process measure: 95.29 (state average 95.91 — at state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (603) 934-3454 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS reported that 85% would definitely recommend Franklin VNA & Hospice, and 84% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 95.29 is at the New Hampshire state average of 95.91.
Franklin VNA & Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Franklin, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County.
Yes, Franklin VNA & Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 301527, certified since March 18, 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Franklin VNA & Hospice, located in Franklin, New Hampshire (Merrimack County), is a Medicare-certified hospice provider that has held its certification since March 18, 2005. Its ownership is classified by CMS as "Other." The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, in the CAHPS family caregiver survey, 85% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data provided here.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered — Franklin VNA & Hospice scored 95.29, compared to the New Hampshire state average of 95.91. CMS classifies this as being at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 73.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per CMS data.
Franklin VNA & Hospice serves a broad area, covering 30 ZIP codes from its Franklin, NH office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply due to small patient counts and does not imply anything negative about quality of care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Franklin VNA & Hospice?
Yes, Franklin VNA & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 301527, since March 18, 2005), 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, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Franklin VNA & Hospice, and 84% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 95.29, which CMS classifies as at the New Hampshire state average of 95.91.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Franklin VNA & Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Franklin, New Hampshire, in Merrimack 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?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Franklin VNA & Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 2005.
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 generally for patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Franklin VNA & Hospice; please contact the hospice at (603) 934-3454 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Franklin VNA & Hospice at (603) 934-3454 to learn about their process for starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the areas it serves — Franklin VNA & Hospice's CMS figures are outlined above, and further questions can be directed to (603) 934-3454.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Franklin VNA & Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/301527?state=NH.
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.