Medcare Hospice
Miami, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101563)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (305) 465-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Medcare Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, on CMS's composite care process measure, Medcare Hospice scored 100.00, above the Florida state average of 97.19.
Medcare Hospice serves 75 ZIP codes from its Miami, FL office in Miami-Dade County. Families in this broad service area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location is included.
Yes, Medcare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 101563, since August 30, 2021). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Medcare Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Miami, Florida, serving families in Miami-Dade County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2021 (CCN 101563).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Medcare Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This does not indicate poor quality amily in on this measure to draw on.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects whether care processes recommended for hospice patients were consistently delivered, Medcare Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Florida state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 73.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage.
Medcare Hospice's service area includes 75 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact Medcare Hospice for specifics not covered by CMS data, such as staffing and available services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Medcare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 101563) since August 30, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Medcare Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report; this does not necessarily reflect quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Medcare Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Florida state average of 97.19, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 73.0% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Medcare Hospice serves 75 ZIP codes from its Miami, Florida location in Miami-Dade County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Medcare Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can inform families about organizational structure but CMS data does not indicate that one ownership type provides better care than another.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Medcare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2021.
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 relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a terminal prognosis, 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 curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where Medcare Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (305) 465-2273 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Medcare Hospice at (305) 465-2273 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, coverage area, and quality measures; contact Medcare Hospice at (305) 465-2273 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Medcare Hospice (CCN 101563) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101563?state=FL to review current CMS 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.