Hospice Of Westchester
White Plains, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331520)
CMS process measure: 97.01 (state average 97.72 — at state average)
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (914) 682-1484 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Westchester holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 92% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.01 is about at the New York state average of 97.72.
Hospice Of Westchester serves 72 ZIP codes from its office in White Plains, New York, in Westchester County.
Yes, Hospice Of Westchester is Medicare-certified, with CCN 331520, certified since 1988; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Westchester is a non-profit hospice serving White Plains, New York, and the surrounding Westchester County area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 1988, according to CMS Care Compare records.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Hospice Of Westchester earned a 4-star rating. Among families surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a recommended set of care processes, Hospice Of Westchester scored 97.01, compared to the New York state average of 97.72 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. CMS also reports that 63.1% of patients received visits during the last days of life, a measure tracked separately from the composite score.
Hospice Of Westchester's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 72 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its White Plains office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current figures. Where a measure is not mentioned here, it is because CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No further cost details are included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Westchester is Medicare-certified (CCN 331520), certified since February 19, 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, Hospice Of Westchester received a 4-star rating, with 92% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% 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 97.01, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.72 for New York.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of Westchester serves 72 ZIP codes from its White Plains, New York office in Westchester County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Westchester is a non-profit organization; ownership type can influence organizational priorities, but CMS quality measures are the most direct way to compare care experience across ownership types.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 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 is for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates 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 underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up medical support, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where care is delivered; please contact Hospice Of Westchester at (914) 682-1484 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Hospice Of Westchester at (914) 682-1484 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how care is coordinated — all of which are reflected in this hospice's CMS Care Compare profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Westchester (CCN 331520) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331520?state=NY.
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.