Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice
Newton, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311509)
CMS process measure: 91.09 (state average 96.87 — below state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (973) 383-0115 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice received a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 91.09 is below the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice serves 74 ZIP codes from its Newton, New Jersey office in Sussex County. Families in this broader area may be eligible for its services, though it's best to confirm your specific ZIP code with the hospice directly.
Yes, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311509, since May 1, 1984). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Newton, New Jersey, serving families in Sussex County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 1984 (CCN 311509).
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star rating. 92% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice scored 91.09, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 96.87. This measure reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 64.2% of patients received visits from staff during the last days of life. All of these figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available to us.
The hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 74 ZIP codes.
Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, that omission is often due to small numbers of patients reported in a given period, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; this profile does not include cost information beyond that fact. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 1984 (CCN 311509), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS reports a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 88% rating overall care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 91.09, which is below the New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 64.2% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 74 ZIP codes from its office in Newton, New Jersey, in Sussex County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 74 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 1984, giving it a long operating history under CMS oversight.
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 ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medications and support to manage symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice; contact the hospice at (973) 383-0115 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice at (973) 383-0115 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families — figures like these can be found on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's published data for Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311509?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.