Pnw Hospice Llc
Tacoma, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501555)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.45 — above state average)
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (253) 301-6490 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Pnw Hospice LLC, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Washington state average of 98.45.
Pnw Hospice LLC serves 12 ZIP codes from its Tacoma, WA office. Contact the hospice directly to confirm whether your specific ZIP code is included in its service area.
Yes, Pnw Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 501555, since April 2024). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Pnw Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Tacoma, Washington, certified since April 10, 2024 (CCN 501555). CMS Care Compare does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the data provided, so families should confirm whether it is for-profit or non-profit directly with the provider.
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, and percentage rating it 9-10 are all currently unavailable. This is often the case for hospices that are newly certified or have small patient counts, and does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not gathered enough survey responses to report.
On the CMS composite process quality measure, Pnw Hospice LLC scored 100.00, compared to a Washington state average of 98.45 — placing it above the state average on this measure. A care index score of 7 was also reported by CMS.
Pnw Hospice LLC's service area, according to CMS Care Compare data, covers 12 ZIP codes from its Tacoma office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost details are included here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Pnw Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 501555), certified since April 10, 2024. 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, often because of small patient counts. This does not indicate poor quality, only that data has not yet been reported.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Pnw Hospice LLC scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a Washington state average of 98.45, placing it above the state average. CMS also reported a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Pnw Hospice LLC serves 12 ZIP codes from its Tacoma, Washington office. Contact the hospice at (253) 301-6490 to confirm coverage of a specific address.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice is not included in the data provided. Contact the hospice at (253) 301-6490 to confirm, and note that ownership type alone does not determine care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Pnw Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since April 10, 2024.
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 when a person is in the final phase of a terminal illness. Both aim to relieve symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life. It does not mean giving up on care — it means receiving a different kind of care centered on the person's comfort and wishes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Contact the hospice at (253) 301-6490 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process. Contact the hospice at (253) 301-6490 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is provided. For this hospice, contact (253) 301-6490 directly for details not published by CMS.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pnw Hospice LLC (CCN 501555) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501555?state=WA to review its current CMS-reported 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.