Hospice Of The Panhandle, Inc
Kearneysville, WV · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 511507)
CMS process measure: 99.73 (state average 97.88 — above state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (304) 264-0406 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of The Panhandle, Inc has a 4-star family-caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.73 is above the West Virginia state average of 97.88.
Hospice Of The Panhandle, Inc serves 60 ZIP codes from its Kearneysville, WV office in Jefferson County. Families in that broader area can contact the hospice to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Hospice Of The Panhandle, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 511507), certified since 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Panhandle, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Kearneysville, West Virginia, serving families in Jefferson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 1990, and today serves 60 ZIP codes from its Kearneysville office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star family-caregiver rating. Ninety-one percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 99.73, compared with a West Virginia state average of 97.88, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 57.9 percent of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; this profile does not include cost figures beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often simply due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the official Care Compare listing for the most current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Panhandle, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 511507), certified since July 9, 1990, 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 data shows a 4-star family-caregiver rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 88% 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 99.73, 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?
It serves 60 ZIP codes from its Kearneysville, WV office in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 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 affect organizational priorities, but CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and composite score are the more direct way to compare hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 1990.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient's life expectancy is generally six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients still receive active medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Of The Panhandle, Inc at (304) 264-0406 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Hospice Of The Panhandle, Inc at (304) 264-0406 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and its service area — all of which you can review here or verify further by calling (304) 264-0406.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/511507?state=WV.
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.