Memorial Home Care Services/Hospice Services
Yakima, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501531)
CMS process measure: 98.64 (state average 98.45 — at state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (509) 574-3600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Memorial Home Care Services/Hospice Services a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 98.64 is at the Washington state average of 98.45.
Memorial Home Care Services/Hospice Services serves 23 ZIP codes from its Yakima, Washington office in Yakima County. Contact the hospice directly to confirm whether your specific address is covered.
Yes, Memorial Home Care Services/Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 501531, since October 26, 1995). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Memorial Home Care Services/Hospice Services is a non-profit hospice in Yakima, Washington, serving Yakima County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 1995, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 501531.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Ninety-two percent of surveyed families said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers who responded to the CMS-administered survey.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 98.64, which CMS classifies as at the Washington state average of 98.45. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice. CMS data show that 49.3 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure CMS publishes to reflect timeliness of end-of-life visits.
Memorial Home Care Services/Hospice Services reports serving 23 ZIP codes from its Yakima office, indicating a moderately broad service area in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's published reporting vintage; where CMS has not published a measure, that reflects reporting limitations, often due to small patient counts, not necessarily quality of care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Memorial Home Care Services/Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 501531) since October 26, 1995, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey data show a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 87% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 98.64, which CMS classifies as at the Washington state average of 98.45.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 23 ZIP codes from its Yakima, Washington office in Yakima County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and families may also want to weigh CAHPS results and quality measures together.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 1995.
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 generally for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort in the final phase of life.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (509) 574-3600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
For information on starting hospice care with this provider, contact the hospice directly at (509) 574-3600 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the CMS composite process score, the service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (509) 574-3600 for specifics not covered in this profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501531?state=WA.
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.