Nyu Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice
Patchogue, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331537)
CMS process measure: 94.69 (state average 97.72 — below state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (631) 687-2960 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey reported that 93% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 94.69 is below the New York state average of 97.72.
NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Patchogue, New York office in Suffolk County.
Yes, NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 331537, certified since 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider located in Patchogue, New York, in Suffolk County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 1989.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 93% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of core care processes, this hospice scored 94.69, compared to a New York state average of 97.72 — placing it below the state average. CMS data also shows that 79.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, and a care index score of 9 was reported.
This hospice serves a broad area, covering 52 ZIP codes from its Patchogue, NY location.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 331537, since September 27, 1989), 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, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 94.69, which is below the New York state average of 97.72. CMS also reports that 79.7% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Patchogue, Suffolk County, New York.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS Care Compare data points families may consider, alongside survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 1989.
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 decided to focus on comfort rather than pursuing curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines life expectancy is limited.
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 or support, and it can be stopped if a patient's wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (631) 687-2960 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (631) 687-2960 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331537?state=NY.
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.