Good Shepherd Hospice
Farmingdale, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331544)
CMS process measure: 95.85 (state average 97.72 — below state average)
Serves: 153 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (631) 465-6300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Good Shepherd Hospice 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90 percent saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 95.85, which is below the New York state average of 97.72.
Good Shepherd Hospice serves 153 ZIP codes from its office in Farmingdale, New York, in Nassau County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 331544, certified since 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Farmingdale, New York, serving families in Nassau County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 21, 1991, meaning it has provided care under the Medicare hospice benefit for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Good Shepherd Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86 percent rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients cared for by this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Good Shepherd Hospice scored 95.85, which falls below the New York state average of 97.72. CMS also publishes a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and data show 54.7 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life; families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Care Compare for full context.
Good Shepherd Hospice's service area, based on CMS data, spans 153 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 331544) and has been since June 21, 1991. 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 Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars, with 90 percent saying they would definitely recommend it and 86 percent rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Good Shepherd Hospice scored 95.85 on CMS's composite process measure, which is below the New York state average of 97.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 153 ZIP codes from its Farmingdale, New York office in Nassau County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 153 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Good Shepherd Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but it's one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 21, 1991.
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 prognosis who are choosing comfort-focused care instead of curative treatment.
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 no care is given, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact Good Shepherd Hospice at (631) 465-6300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care, contact Good Shepherd Hospice directly at (631) 465-6300 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are covered above using CMS data; for other specifics, contact the hospice at (631) 465-6300.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Good Shepherd Hospice directly at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331544?state=NY.
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.