Pemi-Baker Community Health
Plymouth, NH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 301521)
CMS process measure: 97.3 (state average 95.91 — above state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (603) 536-2232 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Pemi-Baker Community Health 89% of the time, and the hospice scored 97.30 on CMS's composite process measure, above the New Hampshire state average of 95.91. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice.
Pemi-Baker Community Health serves 24 ZIP codes from its Plymouth, New Hampshire office in Grafton County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their location is included.
Yes, Pemi-Baker Community Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 301521, certified since 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pemi-Baker Community Health is a for-profit hospice based in Plymouth, New Hampshire, serving families in Grafton County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 14, 1995, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for nearly three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient survey counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes — Pemi-Baker Community Health scored 97.30, above the New Hampshire state average of 95.91. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 62.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Pemi-Baker Community Health serves 24 ZIP codes from its Plymouth, NH office. Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Pemi-Baker Community Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 301521), certified since August 14, 1995. 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 CAHPS data, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Pemi-Baker Community Health scored 97.30 on CMS's composite process measure, above the New Hampshire state average of 95.91.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Plymouth, NH office in Grafton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pemi-Baker Community Health is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 14, 1995, according to CMS records.
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, typically in the last months of life.
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 medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Pemi-Baker Community Health at (603) 536-2232 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Pemi-Baker Community Health directly at (603) 536-2232 and verify certification and service details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CMS quality measures shown here, the hospice's service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (603) 536-2232 for specifics not covered by this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Pemi-Baker Community Health's current certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/301521?state=NH.
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.