Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.
Prince Frederick, MD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 211521)
CMS process measure: 95.48 (state average 98.78 — below state average)
Serves: 32 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 3 stars, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 95.48, below Maryland's state average of 98.78.
Hospice Of The Chesapeake serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Prince Frederick, Maryland, in Calvert County.
Yes, Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 211521, since 1992); 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 Prince Frederick, Maryland, serving families in Calvert County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 1992, meaning it has operated under Medicare's hospice conditions of participation for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Hospice Of The Chesapeake scored 95.48, compared to a Maryland state average of 98.78 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that timely visits near the end of life occurred for 61.6% of patients, according to CMS data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 32 ZIP codes reachable from its Prince Frederick office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient survey counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of The Chesapeake is Medicare-certified (CCN 211521) since April 3, 1992. 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 data shows a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 80% 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 95.48, compared to Maryland's state average of 98.78, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 32 ZIP codes from its Prince Frederick, Maryland office in Calvert County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of The Chesapeake is a non-profit organization; ownership type can affect an organization's mission and financial structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed regardless of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 1992, over three decades of certification.
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 rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less. Both emphasize comfort, but hospice generally begins once curative treatment has stopped.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. 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 provided does not describe the intake process. Please contact the hospice at (443) 837-1519 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; you can compare this hospice's published CMS figures with others at medicare.gov/care-compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc. (CCN 211521) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/211521?state=MD to confirm current CMS 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.