Patriot Home Care
Wilmington, DE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 081513)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (302) 295-6312 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Patriot Home Care, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. Families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for the latest updates.
Patriot Home Care serves 15 ZIP codes from its Wilmington, Delaware office, located in New Castle County. Families in the surrounding area may be within its coverage area.
Yes, Patriot Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 081513, certified since 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Patriot Home Care is a for-profit hospice provider based in Wilmington, Delaware, serving families in New Castle County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 26, 2020.
CMS Care Compare currently lists a care index score of 7 for Patriot Home Care. CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider, often because of small patient survey counts — this does not indicate poor quality, only that the data has not been reported publicly.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Patriot Home Care, so no direct comparison to the Delaware state average composite score of 99.16 can be made at this time (listed by CMS as 'not reported'). Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Patriot Home Care's service area, per CMS data, includes 15 ZIP codes radiating from its Wilmington, Delaware office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families considering hospice care are encouraged to contact Patriot Home Care directly and to review the latest information on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Patriot Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 081513) since May 26, 2020, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Patriot Home Care, often due to small patient counts; this does not imply anything negative about quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 7 for Patriot Home Care, but has not published a composite process measure for comparison against Delaware's state average of 99.16.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Patriot Home Care serves 15 ZIP codes from its Wilmington, Delaware office in New Castle County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Patriot Home Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, and CMS tracks performance separately through its quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Patriot Home Care has been Medicare-certified since May 26, 2020.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a doctor has certified a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing care on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Patriot Home Care directly at (302) 295-6312 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Patriot Home Care directly at (302) 295-6312 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and services offered; contact Patriot Home Care at (302) 295-6312 for specifics not listed in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Patriot Home Care's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/081513?state=DE.
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.