Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health
Princeton, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311506)
CMS process measure: 99.05 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (609) 497-4900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.05 is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health serves 49 ZIP codes from its office in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County.
Yes, Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 311506), certified since 1983. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health is a non-profit hospice located in Princeton, New Jersey, serving families in Mercer County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 1983.
According to CMS Care Compare data from its CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall caregiver rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed families, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.05, compared to a New Jersey state average of 96.87 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 54.8% of patients, based on published data.
Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health reports serving 49 ZIP codes from its Princeton office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current figures, since CMS updates these periodically. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This profile does not include cost information, staffing details, or specific services beyond what CMS has published, and families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly for details not covered here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 311506), certified since November 14, 1983, 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's CAHPS survey data shows an overall rating of 3 stars, with 85% of families saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.05, compared to the New Jersey state average of 96.87 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its Princeton, New Jersey office in Mercer County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures and CAHPS scores should be reviewed as well when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 1983.
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 is specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (609) 497-4900 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice directly at (609) 497-4900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (609) 497-4900 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health (CCN 311506) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311506?state=NJ to confirm current CMS 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.