Mederi Caretenders Hospice
Viera, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101514)
CMS process measure: 99.85 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (321) 253-2222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Mederi Caretenders Hospice 3 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 99.85 is above the Florida state average of 97.19.
Mederi Caretenders Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its office in Viera, Florida, in Brevard County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Mederi Caretenders Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 101514, since 1984). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mederi Caretenders Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Viera, Florida and surrounding communities in Brevard County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 1984 (CCN 101514).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Mederi Caretenders Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 99.85, which is above the Florida state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and shows that 74.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission is not evidence of poor quality — it often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than a low score.
Mederi Caretenders Hospice reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Viera office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Mederi Caretenders Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 101514), certified since August 16, 1984, 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, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% 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-of-care score is 99.85, above the Florida state average of 97.19, and CMS reports a care index score of 10 with 74.8% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Mederi Caretenders Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Viera, Florida location in Brevard County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; CMS Care Compare data does not indicate that ownership type by itself determines quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 1984.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (321) 253-2222 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 the hospice directly at (321) 253-2222 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and what areas are served — questions this profile addresses using CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mederi Caretenders Hospice (CCN 101514) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101514?state=FL.
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.