North Hawaii Hospice, Inc
Kamuela, HI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 121506)
CMS process measure: 93.04 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (808) 885-7547 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave North Hawaii Hospice strong marks, with 98% saying they would definitely recommend it and 94% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 93.04, which is below the Hawaii state average of 96.57.
North Hawaii Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Kamuela, Hawaii, in Hawaii County.
Yes, North Hawaii Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 121506, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
North Hawaii Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Kamuela, Hawaii, in Hawaii County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 6, 1992, meaning it has met federal standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers reported strong satisfaction with this hospice: 98% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 94% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen with smaller patient counts; this should not be read as a sign of lower quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, North Hawaii Hospice scored 93.04, which is below the Hawaii state average of 96.57. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of recommended care processes; families may want to ask the hospice directly about specific practices behind this figure.
North Hawaii Hospice serves a service area covering 16 ZIP codes from its Kamuela office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and to contact the hospice with any questions about care not captured in these measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. North Hawaii Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 121506) since August 6, 1992, 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 survey, 98% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 94% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 93.04, which is below the Hawaii state average of 96.57, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
North Hawaii Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Kamuela, Hawaii office in Hawaii County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
North Hawaii Hospice, Inc is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, which is better judged through CMS survey and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 6, 1992.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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 curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact North Hawaii Hospice at (808) 885-7547 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake details; contact North Hawaii Hospice at (808) 885-7547 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the hospice's care team, availability, services offered, and how the hospice supports patients and caregivers; contact North Hawaii Hospice at (808) 885-7547 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up North Hawaii Hospice, Inc (CCN 121506) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/121506?state=HI to review its current, official 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.