Hunterdon Hospice Inc
Flemington, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311524)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (908) 788-6600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hunterdon Hospice Inc has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. CMS lists a state average composite score of 96.87 for New Jersey, but does not report a direct composite comparison for this hospice.
Hunterdon Hospice Inc serves 44 ZIP codes from its Flemington, New Jersey office in Hunterdon County. Families can confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hunterdon Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 311524, certified since October 18, 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they qualify.
About this hospice
Hunterdon Hospice Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Flemington, New Jersey, serving Hunterdon County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since October 18, 1988 (CCN 311524).
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Hunterdon Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated the hospice care experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
CMS also publishes a Hospice Care Index composite score, which measures adherence to a set of hospice care processes; Hunterdon Hospice's care index score is reported as 10, and CMS data shows 74.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life. CMS lists a state average composite score of 96.87 for New Jersey, but a direct comparison for this hospice's composite process measure is listed as 'not reported' in the CMS data, so no conclusion about how it compares should be drawn from that figure alone. Where a measure is not published, this is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of lower quality.
Hunterdon Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 44 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond this are available here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hunterdon Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 311524) since October 18, 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 Hospice Survey, Hunterdon Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating; 86% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 83% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a Hospice Care Index score of 10 for this hospice and lists a New Jersey state average composite score of 96.87, but a direct composite comparison for Hunterdon Hospice is listed as 'not reported' in CMS data, so no comparison conclusion can be drawn.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hunterdon Hospice Inc, based in Flemington, NJ (Hunterdon County), serves 44 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hunterdon Hospice Inc is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but it should be considered alongside the quality and survey measures above rather than on its own.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hunterdon Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 18, 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 focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hunterdon Hospice Inc at (908) 788-6600 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Hunterdon Hospice Inc at (908) 788-6600 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and staffing; you can review Hunterdon Hospice Inc's published CMS figures here and ask the hospice directly at (908) 788-6600 for anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Hunterdon Hospice Inc's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311524?state=NJ.
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.