Partners In Care
Bend, OR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 381515)
CMS process measure: 99.7 (state average 96.16 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (541) 382-5882 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Partners In Care holds a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 97% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.70 is above the Oregon state average of 96.16.
Partners In Care serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Bend, Oregon, in Deschutes County.
Yes, Partners In Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 381515, since 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Partners In Care is a non-profit hospice based in Bend, Oregon, serving families in Deschutes County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 1990, giving it a long history of providing hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice services for eligible patients when a doctor certifies the need.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Partners In Care a 5-star rating. Ninety-seven percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers surveyed by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Partners In Care scored 99.70, compared to the Oregon state average of 96.16 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 72.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
Partners In Care's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 33 ZIP codes from its Bend, Oregon office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting period; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Partners In Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 381515) and has been since November 21, 1990. 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 Partners In Care a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 97% saying they would definitely recommend it and 93% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS Care Compare data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Partners In Care's composite process score is 99.70, above the Oregon state average of 96.16, per CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Partners In Care serves 33 ZIP codes from its Bend, Oregon office in Deschutes County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Partners In Care is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality data for this hospice, such as its 5-star rating, offers a more direct measure of caregiver experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Partners In Care has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 1990.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus from curing illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather choosing a different kind of care centered on symptom management and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data. Please contact Partners In Care at (541) 382-5882 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process. Please contact Partners In Care at (541) 382-5882 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care is coordinated, and services offered; you can review Partners In Care's CMS ratings above and contact them at (541) 382-5882 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Partners In Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/381515?state=OR to confirm current CMS ratings and information.
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.