Hospice By The Sea Inc
Boca Raton, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101504)
CMS process measure: 90.86 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 115 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (561) 395-5031 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice By The Sea Inc a CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 90.86 is below the Florida state average of 97.19.
Hospice By The Sea Inc serves 115 ZIP codes from its Boca Raton, FL office in Palm Beach County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospice By The Sea Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101504), certified since 1983, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice By The Sea Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Boca Raton, Florida, serving families in Palm Beach County and the surrounding area. The organization is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 1983.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers gave Hospice By The Sea Inc an overall rating of 2 stars. Among survey respondents, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 75% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core care processes delivered, Hospice By The Sea Inc scored 90.86, which falls below the Florida state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and a visits-in-the-last-days-of-life measure of 34.0%.
Hospice By The Sea Inc reports serving 115 ZIP codes from its Boca Raton office, reflecting a fairly broad service area for families across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient survey counts rather than an indicator of poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice By The Sea Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101504), certified since December 1, 1983, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 2-star family caregiver rating, with 81% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend the hospice 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 composite process score is 90.86, which is below the Florida state average of 97.19, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice By The Sea Inc reports serving 115 ZIP codes from its Boca Raton, Florida office in Palm Beach County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 115 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is one factor among many families may consider, alongside CAHPS survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice By The Sea Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 1983.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice By The Sea Inc at (561) 395-5031 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not include enrollment steps; contact Hospice By The Sea Inc directly at (561) 395-5031 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are reflected in this hospice's CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Hospice By The Sea Inc's official CMS profile, including CCN 101504, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101504?state=FL.
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.