Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, Llc
Pawtucket, RI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 411508)
CMS process measure: 97.08 (state average 99.55 — below state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (401) 728-6500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
According to CMS survey data, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 97.08, below the Rhode Island state average of 99.55.
Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care serves 40 ZIP codes from its Pawtucket, Rhode Island office in Providence County.
Yes, Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 411508, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serving Providence County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been certified by Medicare since June 29, 1995. Its ownership type is listed by CMS as "Other."
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, which reflects the experiences of family caregivers, 75% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 97.08, compared to a Rhode Island state average of 99.55 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 64.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the data supplied.
The hospice's service area, as reported, spans 40 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts — this does not by itself indicate anything about quality of care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 411508), certified since June 29, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.08, compared to a Rhode Island state average of 99.55, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; please contact the hospice at (401) 728-6500 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 (401) 728-6500 and confirm current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how care processes compare to state averages, service area, and how to reach the hospice — this listing's known figures are covered above; for anything else, contact the hospice at (401) 728-6500.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 411508 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/411508?state=RI.
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.