Puget Sound Hospice
Tumwater, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501547)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.45 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (253) 581-9410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Puget Sound Hospice 3 stars on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Washington state average of 98.45.
Puget Sound Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Tumwater, Washington office in Thurston County.
Yes, Puget Sound Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501547, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Puget Sound Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Tumwater, Washington, serving families in Thurston County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 2021, with CCN 501547.
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. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core care processes delivered, Puget Sound Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Washington state average of 98.45 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 59.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, a specific timing-of-care measure CMS tracks separately.
Puget Sound Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 38 ZIP codes, reflecting a moderately broad coverage area from its Tumwater office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything about quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Puget Sound Hospice?
Yes, Puget Sound Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501547, since July 20, 2021), 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 Puget Sound Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% 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 100.00, compared to the Washington state average of 98.45, placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and notes that 59.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Puget Sound Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Tumwater, Washington office in Thurston County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Puget Sound Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own; the CMS survey results and quality measures above give more specific insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Puget Sound Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 2021.
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 are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Puget Sound Hospice at (253) 581-9410 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact Puget Sound Hospice at (253) 581-9410 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how the hospice supports families — contact Puget Sound Hospice at (253) 581-9410 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Puget Sound Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501547?state=WA 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.