Multicare Hospice
Tacoma, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501508)
CMS process measure: 99.71 (state average 98.45 — above state average)
Serves: 108 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (253) 301-6400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Multicare Hospice received a 3-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.71 is above the Washington state average of 98.45.
Multicare Hospice serves 108 ZIP codes from its Tacoma, Washington office in Pierce County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Multicare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501508, since 1984). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Multicare Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Tacoma, Washington, serving families in Pierce County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 1984 (CCN 501508).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Multicare Hospice a 3-star CAHPS rating. In the survey, 85% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Multicare Hospice scored 99.71, which is above the Washington state average of 98.45. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 60.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Multicare Hospice's service area spans 108 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Tacoma office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare hospice data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Hospice care for eligible patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility. This listing does not include cost information beyond that fact. No staffing, facilities, or specific services beyond what CMS reports have been described here; contact the hospice directly for those details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Multicare Hospice?
Yes, Multicare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501508) and has been since September 27, 1984. 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 Multicare Hospice a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Multicare Hospice's composite process score is 99.71, which is above the Washington state average of 98.45. CMS also reports a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Multicare Hospice serves 108 ZIP codes from its office in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 108 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Multicare Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can affect how a hospice reinvests revenue, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed regardless of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Multicare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 1984.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
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; it does not mean giving up all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where Multicare Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (253) 301-6400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Multicare Hospice at (253) 301-6400 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and ownership type — all of which are available for Multicare Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Multicare Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501508?state=WA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.