Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The
Somerset, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311560)
CMS process measure: 80.38 (state average 96.87 — below state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (732) 227-1212 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice 3 stars on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 80.38 is below the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
The Martin And Edith Stein Hospice serves 62 ZIP codes from its Somerset, NJ office in Somerset County. Families in this area can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, The Martin And Edith Stein Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311560, since 2005), so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further cost details are provided beyond that coverage fact.
About this hospice
The Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The, located in Somerset, New Jersey (Somerset County), is a non-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2005. It has been serving patients and families in the region for nearly two decades under this certification.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 80.38, compared with a New Jersey state average of 96.87 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and notes that 60.1% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the published data vintage.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 62 ZIP codes served from its Somerset office.
Hospice care for eligible patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; no cost or fee details are provided here beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than an indicator of care quality. Families are encouraged to review the full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for further details about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. The Martin And Edith Stein Hospice has been Medicare-certified (CCN 311560) since October 7, 2005, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS star rating of 3, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% 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 80.38, which is below the New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 60.1% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 62 ZIP codes from its Somerset, NJ office in Somerset County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it to assess care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2005.
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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis 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 on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (732) 227-1212 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (732) 227-1212 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the size of its service area — all of which can be reviewed for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311560?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.