Hackensack Meridian Hospice
Neptune, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311533)
CMS process measure: 99.7 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 136 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (732) 751-3750 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hackensack Meridian Hospice in Neptune, NJ received an overall CAHPS family caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 81% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.70 is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Hackensack Meridian Hospice serves 136 ZIP codes from its office in Neptune, New Jersey, located in Monmouth County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hackensack Meridian Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 311533, certified since February 14, 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hackensack Meridian Hospice is a for-profit hospice program based in Neptune, New Jersey, serving Monmouth County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 1994, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 311533.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes, Hackensack Meridian Hospice scored 99.70, compared with a New Jersey state average of 96.87 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 39.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the published data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 136 ZIP codes.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures beyond this coverage fact are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hackensack Meridian Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311533) since February 14, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 81% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 99.70, above the New Jersey state average of 96.87, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates this hospice serves 136 ZIP codes from its office in Neptune, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 136 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hackensack Meridian Hospice is operated as a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, and CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 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 rather than cure for people with a terminal diagnosis, typically when curative treatment has been stopped.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for other conditions and pain management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (732) 751-3750 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; contact Hackensack Meridian Hospice at (732) 751-3750 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, staffing, service area, and how quality measures compare to state averages — this listing includes the CMS-reported figures on ratings, process scores, and ZIP coverage for that purpose.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hackensack Meridian Hospice (CCN 311533) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311533?state=NJ.
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.