Peacehealth Hospice
Ketchikan, AK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 021509)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.84 — above state average)
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (907) 228-7600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Peacehealth Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. On CMS's composite process quality measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Alaska state average of 97.84.
Peacehealth Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Ketchikan, Alaska office, located in Ketchikan county.
Yes, Peacehealth Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 021509, certified since May 3, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Peacehealth Hospice, located in Ketchikan, Alaska, is a Medicare-certified hospice provider serving the Ketchikan county area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2023, with its certification identified by CCN 021509.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey, which gathers feedback from family caregivers, has not published a star rating, percent-recommend figure, or percent rated 9-10 for this hospice in the current data — this is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Peacehealth Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Alaska state average of 97.84, placing it above the state average. The hospice's care index score is listed as 9. CMS has not published a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the available data.
Peacehealth Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 1 ZIP code from its Ketchikan office.
Ownership type has not been specified in the available CMS data for this listing. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here.
All figures cited above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Peacehealth Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 021509, since May 3, 2023). 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 this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Peacehealth Hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Alaska state average of 97.84.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Peacehealth Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Ketchikan, Alaska office in Ketchikan county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The available CMS data does not specify the ownership type for Peacehealth Hospice; ownership type can affect organizational structure but not Medicare certification standards. Contact the hospice at (907) 228-7600 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Peacehealth Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is specifically for people who have chosen to stop 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 to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify the settings in which Peacehealth Hospice delivers care. Contact the hospice at (907) 228-7600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process. Contact Peacehealth Hospice at (907) 228-7600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (907) 228-7600 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Peacehealth Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/021509?state=AK to review its current CMS-published data.
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.