Life Hospice
Livingston, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311596)
CMS process measure: 86.49 (state average 96.87 — below state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (973) 607-4930 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Life Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Life Hospice scored 86.49, below the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Life Hospice serves 64 ZIP codes from its Livingston, New Jersey office in Essex County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Life Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311596, certified since December 21, 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Life Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Livingston, New Jersey, in Essex County. CMS Care Compare records show this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2023. The data provided does not include the ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this listing; families should confirm this directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — including the overall star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage of caregivers rating it 9-10 — for Life Hospice. This is common for hospices with small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released sufficient survey data.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Life Hospice scored 86.49, compared with a New Jersey state average of 96.87 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A care index score of 8 was also reported. CMS has not published a figure for visits in the last days of life in this data set.
Life Hospice's service area, according to CMS data, spans 64 ZIP codes from its Livingston, NJ office. All figures here come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided or implied beyond that.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Life Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311596) as of December 21, 2023, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for beneficiaries who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Life Hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Life Hospice's composite process measure score is 86.49, compared with a New Jersey state average of 96.87, placing it below the state average; its care index score is 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Life Hospice serves 64 ZIP codes from its Livingston, NJ office in Essex County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Life Hospice is not included in the data provided; contact the hospice at (973) 607-4930 to confirm, or check Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Life Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2023.
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 who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to live six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Life Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (973) 607-4930 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; contact Life Hospice at (973) 607-4930 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, and how care is provided; contact Life Hospice at (973) 607-4930 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Life Hospice (CCN 311596) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311596?state=NJ to review the latest CMS-published 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.