Hospice Of New Jersey, Llc
Bloomfield, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311540)
CMS process measure: 94 (state average 96.87 — below state average)
Serves: 168 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (973) 893-0818 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 71% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 94.00, which is below the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC serves 168 ZIP codes from its office in Bloomfield, New Jersey, in Essex County.
Yes, Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 311540, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Bloomfield, New Jersey (Essex County), certified by Medicare since April 25, 1995 (CCN 311540). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among respondents, 71% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 69% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, the hospice scored 94.00, compared with a New Jersey state average of 96.87 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and that 51.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on published claims-based data.
This hospice reports serving 168 ZIP codes from its Bloomfield office, indicating a broad service area across the region. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that generally reflects limited patient counts available for reporting rather than an indication of poor quality.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to review the current listing directly for the latest figures and any additional details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC has been Medicare-certified since April 25, 1995 (CCN 311540), 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 CAHPS survey data shows an overall rating of 2 stars, with 71% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 69% 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-of-care score is 94.00, compared with a New Jersey state average of 96.87, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 168 ZIP codes from its office in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 168 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 entity; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's worth reviewing its CAHPS and quality measure results alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 25, 1995, 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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have 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 the illness, but it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC at (973) 893-0818 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (973) 893-0818 and confirm current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs are met; contact (973) 893-0818 for specifics about this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current CMS data for Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311540?state=NJ.
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.