Puget Sound Hospice
Tacoma, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501550)
CMS process measure: 97.21 (state average 98.45 — below state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (253) 581-9410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Puget Sound Hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process measure score of 97.21 is slightly below the Washington state average of 98.45.
Puget Sound Hospice serves 73 ZIP codes from its Tacoma, Washington office in Pierce County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice to confirm whether their specific location is included.
Yes, Puget Sound Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 501550, certified since March 28, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Puget Sound Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Tacoma, Washington, serving Pierce County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 28, 2023, with certification number (CCN) 501550. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Puget Sound Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Puget Sound Hospice scored 97.21, which is below the Washington state average of 98.45. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 61.0% of patients, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Puget Sound Hospice reports serving 73 ZIP codes from its Tacoma office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
These figures all come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a specific measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare and contact the hospice directly for additional information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Puget Sound Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501550), certified since March 28, 2023, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, Puget Sound Hospice received an overall 3-star rating, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Puget Sound Hospice scored 97.21 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the Washington state average of 98.45.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Puget Sound Hospice serves 73 ZIP codes from its office in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Puget Sound Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 28, 2023.
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 for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, only changing its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Puget Sound Hospice; please contact the hospice at (253) 581-9410 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with Puget Sound Hospice, contact the hospice directly at (253) 581-9410 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact Puget Sound Hospice at (253) 581-9410 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Puget Sound Hospice's official profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501550?state=WA to confirm current CMS-reported data.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in the available data for Puget Sound Hospice; contact the hospice at (253) 581-9410 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
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.