Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice
Seattle, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501521)
CMS process measure: 96.88 (state average 98.45 — below state average)
Serves: 150 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (206) 326-4545 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice has a CAHPS family caregiver star rating of 3 out of 5, with 83% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.88 is below the Washington state average of 98.45.
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice serves 150 ZIP codes from its Seattle, Washington office in King County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501521), certified since 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Seattle, Washington, serving King County and a wide surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 1988, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% 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 the hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 96.88, compared to a Washington state average of 98.45 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 72.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent published data.
This hospice serves a broad area, covering 150 ZIP codes from its Seattle office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost or coverage details beyond this are available in the data reviewed. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501521), certified since September 29, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, this hospice received a 3 out of 5 star rating, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% 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 CMS composite process score is 96.88, compared to the Washington state average of 98.45, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 150 ZIP codes from its Seattle, Washington office in King County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 150 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can inform families about organizational structure but is not itself a measure of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 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 for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have 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; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (206) 326-4545 and 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 (206) 326-4545 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly the hospice responds to needs, and what services are available in their area; contact the hospice at (206) 326-4545 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501521?state=WA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.