Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.
Pasadena, MD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 211509)
CMS process measure: 98.15 (state average 98.78 — at state average)
Serves: 149 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (443) 837-1519 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Of The Chesapeake a CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 98.15, which is at the Maryland state average of 98.78.
Hospice Of The Chesapeake serves 149 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, Maryland office in Anne Arundel County.
Yes, Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 211509, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc. is a non-profit hospice based in Pasadena, Maryland, serving Anne Arundel County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since September 26, 1988.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 76% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Hospice Of The Chesapeake scored 98.15, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 98.78 for Maryland. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 59.1% of patients received visits in their last days of life, per the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 149 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Pasadena office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare, since CMS updates these reports periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of The Chesapeake is Medicare-certified (CCN 211509), certified since September 26, 1988, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 81% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 76% 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 98.15, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 98.78 for Maryland.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, this hospice serves 149 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, Maryland office in Anne Arundel County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 149 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but it can be useful context alongside CMS's quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 26, 1988.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, 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 provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (443) 837-1519 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe an intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (443) 837-1519 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and the size of its service area — all of which are available for this hospice on Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Chesapeake (CCN 211509) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/211509?state=MD to review its current CMS-reported data.
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.