Greenwood House Hospice Services Inc
Lawrence Township, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311567)
CMS process measure: 98.57 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (609) 883-6026 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 83% would definitely recommend Greenwood House Hospice Services, and 78% rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 98.57, above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Greenwood House Hospice Services serves 22 ZIP codes from its Lawrence Township, NJ office in Mercer County.
Yes, Greenwood House Hospice Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 311567, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Greenwood House Hospice Services Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, serving families in Mercer County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 2007, meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit for over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 83% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Greenwood House scored 98.57, above the New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 52.4% of patients received visits in their final days of life, according to the same dataset.
Greenwood House Hospice Services reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Lawrence Township office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing, and families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Greenwood House Hospice Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 311567) since August 2, 2007, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 83% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.57, above the New Jersey state average of 96.87, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Greenwood House Hospice Services reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Lawrence Township, NJ office in Mercer County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect an organization's mission and governance structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 2007.
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 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?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This dataset does not specify care settings; contact Greenwood House Hospice Services at (609) 883-6026 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Greenwood House Hospice Services at (609) 883-6026 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs will be met; you can review these figures for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly by calling (609) 883-6026.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Greenwood House Hospice Services Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311567?state=NJ using CCN 311567.
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.