Patient Care Hospice
Egg Harbor Township, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311516)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (609) 407-2020 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 91% would definitely recommend Patient Care Hospice, with 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 100.00, above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Patient Care Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey office, located in Atlantic County.
Yes, Patient Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311516, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Patient Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, serving families in Atlantic County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 1986 (CCN 311516).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data available for this profile, so families should check Care Compare directly for the most current star rating.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Patient Care Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a New Jersey state average of 96.87 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 49.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on CMS's published data.
Patient Care Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 37 ZIP codes.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is included here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Patient Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311516) since April 7, 1986, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Patient Care Hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a New Jersey state average of 96.87, putting it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, Patient Care Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey location in Atlantic County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Patient Care Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not determine care quality on its own; CMS survey and quality measures are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Patient Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 1986.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on medical attention, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact Patient Care Hospice at (609) 407-2020 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; please contact Patient Care Hospice at (609) 407-2020 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how to begin care — contact Patient Care Hospice at (609) 407-2020 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Patient Care Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311516?state=NJ to confirm current ratings and details.
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.