Hudson Valley Hospice
Poughkeepsie, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331521)
CMS process measure: 97.19 (state average 97.72 — at state average)
Serves: 117 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (845) 485-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hudson Valley Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.19 is at the New York state average of 97.72.
Hudson Valley Hospice serves 117 ZIP codes from its Poughkeepsie, NY office in Dutchess County.
Yes, Hudson Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 331521, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hudson Valley Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Poughkeepsie, New York, serving families in Dutchess County and the surrounding region. The hospice is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since December 9, 1987, giving it a long history of continuous certification.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave Hudson Valley Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-four percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10 — figures that reflect the experiences reported by families who used this hospice's services around the time of the CMS data collection.
On the CMS composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Hudson Valley Hospice scored 97.19, which CMS categorizes as at the state average of 97.72 for New York. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and a rate of 72.6% for visits in the last days of life, as published in Care Compare data.
Hudson Valley Hospice's service area, per CMS records, covers 117 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hudson Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 331521) and has been since December 9, 1987. 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 Care Compare survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Hudson Valley Hospice, and 89% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hudson Valley Hospice's composite process score is 97.19, which CMS classifies as at the New York state average of 97.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Hudson Valley Hospice serves 117 ZIP codes from its Poughkeepsie, NY location in Dutchess County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 117 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Hudson Valley Hospice's ownership as "Other." Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures like CAHPS scores and process measures can help provide a fuller picture regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hudson Valley Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 9, 1987.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Hudson Valley Hospice; please contact the hospice at (845) 485-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Hudson Valley Hospice directly at (845) 485-2273 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification 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 measures compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are reported for Hudson Valley Hospice above; for questions about specific services, contact the hospice at (845) 485-2273.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hudson Valley Hospice (CCN 331521) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331521?state=NY to confirm current CMS ratings and information.
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.