Hospice Compassus - Southern West Virginia
Princeton, WV · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 511505)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.88 — above state average)
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (304) 431-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Compassus - Southern West Virginia holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the West Virginia state average of 97.88.
Hospice Compassus - Southern West Virginia serves 56 ZIP codes from its Princeton, WV office in Mercer County.
Yes, Hospice Compassus - Southern West Virginia is Medicare-certified (CCN 511505, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus - Southern West Virginia is a for-profit hospice based in Princeton, West Virginia, in Mercer County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 28, 1989.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 5-star rating. Among families who responded, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the West Virginia state average of 97.88 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 77.7% of patients, based on the published data.
This hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 56 ZIP codes reachable from its Princeton office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are available here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 511505, certified since June 28, 1989, 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?
Families gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% 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 100.00, compared to the West Virginia state average of 97.88, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit provider; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, which is why CMS also publishes survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 28, 1989.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (304) 431-2000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact this hospice directly at (304) 431-2000 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact this hospice at (304) 431-2000 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice, CCN 511505, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/511505?state=WV to confirm current ratings and details.
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.