Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice
Rockville, MD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 211508)
CMS process measure: 96.54 (state average 98.78 — below state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (301) 881-3700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice an overall CMS CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 96.54, which is below the Maryland state average of 98.78.
Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Rockville, MD office in Montgomery County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 211508), certified since August 16, 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Rockville, Maryland, serving families in Montgomery County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 1988 (CCN 211508).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among respondents, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, this hospice scored 96.54, compared with a Maryland state average of 98.78 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 71.1% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Rockville office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for specifics about services and care arrangements.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 211508) and has been since August 16, 1988. 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, this hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 83% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 75% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.54, compared with a Maryland state average of 98.78, placing it below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 71.1% of patients received visits from staff in their final days.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Rockville, MD office in Montgomery County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among many CMS reports, and families should weigh it alongside survey results and quality measures rather than on its own.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 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 to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (301) 881-3700 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (301) 881-3700 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, staffing and visit patterns, how care is coordinated in the final days of life, and the areas served; contacting the hospice at (301) 881-3700 and reviewing Medicare Care Compare can help answer these.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/211508?state=MD to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.