Harborside Hospice Llc
Plaistow, NH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 301534)
CMS process measure: 87.94 (state average 95.91 — below state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 331-1044 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 79% would definitely recommend Harborside Hospice LLC, and 83% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS data. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 87.94, which is below the New Hampshire state average of 95.91.
Harborside Hospice LLC serves 41 ZIP codes from its Plaistow, NH office in Rockingham County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Harborside Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 301534, certified since October 12, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harborside Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Plaistow, New Hampshire, serving families in Rockingham County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 12, 2017, and is classified by CMS as an 'Other' ownership type.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 79% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Harborside Hospice LLC scored 87.94, which falls below the New Hampshire state average of 95.91. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 70.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure tied to timely symptom and comfort support.
Harborside Hospice LLC's service area, per CMS data, covers 41 ZIP codes from its Plaistow office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harborside Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 301534), certified since October 12, 2017, 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 CAHPS survey data, 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Harborside Hospice LLC, and 83% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Harborside Hospice LLC scored 87.94 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the New Hampshire state average of 95.91. CMS data also shows a care index score of 9 and that 70.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Harborside Hospice LLC serves 41 ZIP codes from its Plaistow, NH location in Rockingham County, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Harborside Hospice LLC's ownership type as 'Other.' Ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Harborside Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since October 12, 2017.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients continue to receive medical care, symptom management, and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Harborside Hospice LLC at (800) 331-1044 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Harborside Hospice LLC directly at (800) 331-1044 to learn about 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 survey results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the ZIP codes served — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare, along with a direct conversation with the hospice at (800) 331-1044.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Harborside Hospice LLC's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/301534?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.