Homeside Hospice Llc
Cranford, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311559)
CMS process measure: 94.83 (state average 96.87 — below state average)
Serves: 150 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (732) 381-3444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Homeside Hospice in Cranford, New Jersey a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.83, which is below the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Homeside Hospice serves 150 ZIP codes from its Cranford, New Jersey office in Union County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Homeside Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 311559, certified since September 22, 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Homeside Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Cranford, New Jersey (Union County), certified since September 22, 2005. It is organized under an "Other" ownership type according to CMS Care Compare records.
According to CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers gave Homeside Hospice a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated the hospice a 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 to 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Homeside Hospice scored 94.83, compared to a New Jersey state average of 96.87 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and that 19.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on published CMS data.
Homeside Hospice reports serving 150 ZIP codes from its Cranford office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are available here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Homeside Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311559), certified since September 22, 2005, 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, family caregivers gave Homeside Hospice 4 stars, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Homeside Hospice's composite process score is 94.83, compared to a New Jersey state average of 96.87, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 19.6% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Homeside Hospice reports serving 150 ZIP codes from its office in Cranford, Union County, New Jersey.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 150 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Homeside Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; the CAHPS survey and process measures offer more direct insight into experience and performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Homeside Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2005.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment and focuses on comfort and quality of life, while hospice care is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions, and eligibility and care decisions should be discussed with a doctor.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact Homeside Hospice at (732) 381-3444 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Homeside Hospice directly at (732) 381-3444 for details on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how staff support is provided; contact Homeside Hospice at (732) 381-3444 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Homeside Hospice's full CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311559?state=NJ using CCN 311559.
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.