Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.
Waldorf, MD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 211519)
CMS process measure: 98.7 (state average 98.78 — at state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (443) 837-1519 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of The Chesapeake received 3 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.70 is at the state average of 98.78.
Hospice Of The Chesapeake serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in Waldorf, Maryland, in Charles County.
Yes, Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 211519, since 1991), and 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 Waldorf, Maryland, serving families in Charles County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 1991, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 211519.
In the CMS Care Compare CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, the hospice scored 98.70, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 98.78. Its care index score is reported as 10, and 47.1% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, according to CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its Waldorf office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients, including this hospice's services, when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published CMS reporting period; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 1991 (CCN 211519), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it and 74% 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 98.70, which CMS rates as at the state average of 98.78 for Maryland. Its reported care index score is 10, and 47.1% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 61 ZIP codes from its Waldorf, Maryland office in Charles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 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 can inform families' choices, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it rather than relied on alone.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 1991, over three decades.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a doctor.
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 underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical support, and patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; 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; contact the hospice at (443) 837-1519 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staff availability, service area, and how care needs are met in the last days of life; contact the hospice at (443) 837-1519 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc. using CCN 211519 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/211519?state=MD.
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.