Lighthouse Hospice
Cherry Hill, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311536)
CMS process measure: 97.56 (state average 96.87 — at state average)
Serves: 82 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (856) 414-1155 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers at Lighthouse Hospice reported an 88% rate of definitely recommending the hospice, with 86% rating care 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS Care Compare data. Its composite process score of 97.56 is at the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Lighthouse Hospice serves 82 ZIP codes from its Cherry Hill, New Jersey office in Camden County, according to CMS data. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Lighthouse Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 311536, certified since August 8, 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Lighthouse Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, serving families in Camden County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 8, 1994 (CCN 311536).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 88% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated the hospice's care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data available for this profile.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Lighthouse Hospice scored 97.56, compared with a New Jersey state average of 96.87 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. CMS also reports that 78.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a measure related to timely, hands-on care near end of life. Where a measure is not mentioned here, it is because CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Lighthouse Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 82 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Lighthouse Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311536), certified since August 8, 1994, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Lighthouse Hospice, and 86% rated its care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Lighthouse Hospice's composite process score is 97.56, compared with New Jersey's state average of 96.87, which CMS categorizes as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lighthouse Hospice, based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey (Camden County), serves 82 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 82 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lighthouse Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lighthouse Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 8, 1994.
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 certifies 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 treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Lighthouse Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (856) 414-1155 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Lighthouse Hospice directly at (856) 414-1155 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and available support; contacting Lighthouse Hospice at (856) 414-1155 and reviewing its Medicare Care Compare profile can help answer these questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lighthouse Hospice's official CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311536?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.