Pennyroyal Hospice
Hopkinsville, KY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 181525)
CMS process measure: 66.23 (state average 96.21 — below state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (270) 885-6428 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pennyroyal Hospice earned a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 95% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. However, its CMS composite process score of 66.23 is below the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
Pennyroyal Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in Christian County.
Yes, Pennyroyal Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 181525, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pennyroyal Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, serving Christian County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 1992, under CCN 181525.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Pennyroyal Hospice a 5-star rating overall. Ninety-five percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90 percent gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers surveyed by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core hospice care processes, Pennyroyal Hospice scored 66.23, compared with a Kentucky state average of 96.21 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 36.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same Care Compare dataset.
Pennyroyal Hospice reports serving 28 ZIP codes from its Hopkinsville office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often due to small patient counts. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services beyond what CMS reports.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Pennyroyal Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 181525) since February 18, 1992, 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?
Family caregivers gave Pennyroyal Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Pennyroyal Hospice scored 66.23 on CMS's composite process measure, which is below the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 28 ZIP codes from its Hopkinsville, Kentucky office in Christian County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pennyroyal Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 1992.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for those with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No, choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, dignity, and symptom management rather than curative treatment; it is a personal decision made with a doctor's guidance.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact Pennyroyal Hospice at (270) 885-6428 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; please contact Pennyroyal Hospice at (270) 885-6428 for guidance and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the area it serves — Pennyroyal Hospice's own figures are detailed above.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pennyroyal Hospice (CCN 181525) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/181525?state=KY.
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.