Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc
Hunt Valley, MD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 211526)
CMS process measure: 99.55 (state average 98.78 — at state average)
Serves: 144 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (443) 849-8200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gilchrist Hospice Care has a 4-star family caregiver rating on CMS's CAHPS survey, with 89% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.55 is at the Maryland state average of 98.78.
Gilchrist Hospice Care serves 144 ZIP codes from its Hunt Valley, Maryland office in Baltimore County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Gilchrist Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 211526, since 1994). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc, based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, is a non-profit hospice serving Baltimore County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since February 2, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Gilchrist Hospice Care a 4-star family caregiver rating. Among respondents, 89% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers core care processes, Gilchrist Hospice Care scored 99.55, compared to the Maryland state average of 98.78 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 50.4% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, per the most recent published data.
Gilchrist Hospice Care's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 144 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Hunt Valley office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. 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 the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gilchrist Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 211526) since February 2, 1994, 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?
Family caregivers gave Gilchrist Hospice Care a 4-star rating in the CAHPS Hospice Survey, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gilchrist Hospice Care's composite process score is 99.55, compared to Maryland's state average of 98.78, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, Gilchrist Hospice Care serves 144 ZIP codes from its Hunt Valley, Maryland office in Baltimore County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 144 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gilchrist Hospice Care is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gilchrist Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since February 2, 1994.
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 patients who have stopped seeking curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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, but it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Gilchrist Hospice Care at (443) 849-8200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care, contact Gilchrist Hospice Care directly at (443) 849-8200 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how care needs are met; the CMS Care Compare listing for Gilchrist Hospice Care (CCN 211526) includes this information.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Gilchrist Hospice Care's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/211526?state=MD.
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.