Jefferson Healthcare Home Health
Pt Townsend, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501538)
CMS process measure: 99.43 (state average 98.45 — at state average)
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (360) 385-0610 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jefferson Healthcare Home Health has a 5 out of 5 CAHPS family caregiver star rating, with 92 percent of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.43 is at the Washington state average of 98.45.
Jefferson Healthcare Home Health serves 14 ZIP codes from its Port Townsend, Washington office in Jefferson County.
Yes, Jefferson Healthcare Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 501538, certified since 2002. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Jefferson Healthcare Home Health is a government-owned hospice based in Port Townsend, Washington, serving Jefferson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2002 (CCN 501538).
According to CMS Care Compare data collected through the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Jefferson Healthcare Home Health received an overall star rating of 5 out of 5. Ninety-two percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88 percent rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.43, which CMS classifies as at the Washington state average of 98.45. The hospice's care index score, as published by CMS, is 10. CMS also reports that 50.7 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure of how closely staff attended to patients nearing death.
The hospice's service area, as listed in CMS data, covers 14 ZIP codes from its Port Townsend office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare, as vintages update periodically. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Jefferson Healthcare Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 501538) since August 5, 2002, 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 Care Compare data shows a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 92 percent of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 88 percent rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 99.43, which CMS classifies as at the Washington state average of 98.45.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists this hospice as serving 14 ZIP codes from its Port Townsend, Washington office in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is government-owned. Ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but quality measures like the CAHPS star rating and process scores provide a more direct picture of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2002.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms and can change their care plan.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (360) 385-0610 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Jefferson Healthcare Home Health directly at (360) 385-0610 to discuss how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what ZIP codes are served, and how to begin care — this hospice's CMS-reported ratings and service area are noted above; contact them at (360) 385-0610 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Jefferson Healthcare Home Health directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501538?state=WA to see the latest published CMS data.
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.