Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare
Edgewood, KY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 181513)
CMS process measure: 99.94 (state average 96.21 — above state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (859) 301-4600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.94 is above the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare serves 67 ZIP codes from its Edgewood, KY office in Kenton County.
Yes, Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 181513, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare, located in Edgewood, Kentucky, is a non-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 1988, serving families in Kenton County and the surrounding region for well over 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 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10, suggesting a high degree of satisfaction with the care their loved ones received.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes — this hospice scored 99.94, which is above the Kentucky state average of 96.21. CMS also reports that 72.7% of patients received visits in their last days of life, and a care index score of 9 is on record.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 67 ZIP codes from its Edgewood office, indicating a fairly broad geographic reach for families in the area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often simply due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are available here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 181513) since February 25, 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?
On the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice earned a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their overall 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 99.94, which is above the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 67 ZIP codes from its Edgewood, KY office in Kenton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can relate to organizational priorities, but CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and composite score are the more direct way to compare care experiences.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 1988, more than 35 years.
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 for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor has certified a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it is not about giving up, but about a different kind of care and support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (859) 301-4600 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; please contact the hospice at (859) 301-4600 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, and its service area — all of which are reported by CMS and included here; for anything beyond this data, contact the hospice directly at (859) 301-4600.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/181513?state=KY.
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.