Homecare & Hospice
Allegany, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331549)
CMS process measure: 93.43 (state average 97.72 — below state average)
Serves: 123 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (716) 372-5735 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Homecare & Hospice has a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 2 stars, with 80% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 93.43 is below the New York state average of 97.72.
Homecare & Hospice serves 123 ZIP codes from its office in Allegany, New York, in Cattaraugus County.
Yes, Homecare & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 331549, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Homecare & Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Allegany, New York, serving Cattaraugus County and a wide surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 28, 1992, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 331549.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Homecare & Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. In that survey, 80% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Homecare & Hospice scored 93.43, compared with a New York state average of 97.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 5 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 16.9% of patients, per the published data.
Homecare & Hospice's service area, as recorded by CMS, spans 123 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad geographic reach from its Allegany office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur due to small patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the current Care Compare listing directly for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Homecare & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 331549) since January 28, 1992, 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, Homecare & Hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 75% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 93.43, compared with a New York state average of 97.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Homecare & Hospice serves 123 ZIP codes from its office in Allegany, New York, in Cattaraugus County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 123 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Homecare & Hospice is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality of care, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 28, 1992.
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 and is typically used when a doctor determines a person has a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients still receive active medical and emotional care and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; contact Homecare & Hospice at (716) 372-5735 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact Homecare & Hospice at (716) 372-5735 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and how care is provided; contact Homecare & Hospice at (716) 372-5735 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Homecare & Hospice (CCN 331549) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331549?state=NY to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.