Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore
Woodbury, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331532)
CMS process measure: 99.14 (state average 97.72 — above state average)
Serves: 331 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (516) 832-7100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.14 is above the New York state average of 97.72.
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore serves 331 ZIP codes from its office in Woodbury, New York, located in Nassau County.
Yes, Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore is Medicare-certified (CCN 331532, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore is a non-profit hospice based in Woodbury, New York, serving families in Nassau County and beyond. The organization has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 1988, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for more than three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the direct experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether a set of recommended care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 99.14, which is above the New York state average of 97.72. This composite score reflects consistency in following documented care processes as recorded by CMS.
This hospice reports serving a broad area, with 331 ZIP codes listed in its CMS service area, indicating it reaches a wide geographic footprint from its Woodbury office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published survey and measure vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore is Medicare-certified under CCN 331532, and has been since October 26, 1988. 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, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 81% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's CMS composite process score is 99.14, which is above the New York state average of 97.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists this hospice as serving 331 ZIP codes from its Woodbury, New York office in Nassau County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 331 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can affect governance and reinvestment of proceeds, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 1988, according to CMS records.
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 is generally for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort near the end of life.
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, attention, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact the hospice at (516) 832-7100 and 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 the hospice at (516) 832-7100 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, and the geographic area served — all of which are reported for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331532?state=NY, using CCN 331532.
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.