Samaritan Evergreen Hospice
Albany, OR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 381517)
CMS process measure: 81.36 (state average 96.16 — below state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (541) 812-4662 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Samaritan Evergreen Hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 81.36 is below the Oregon state average of 96.16.
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice serves 67 ZIP codes from its Albany, Oregon office in Linn County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Samaritan Evergreen Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 381517), certified since 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Albany, Linn County, Oregon. It has been Medicare-certified since February 6, 1991, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for over three decades. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Samaritan Evergreen Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Eighty-seven percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81 percent rated their experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Samaritan Evergreen Hospice scored 81.36, which is below the Oregon state average of 96.16. This composite reflects documented processes of care rather than clinical outcomes. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 63.4 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the published data.
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice serves 67 ZIP codes from its Albany, Oregon office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Samaritan Evergreen Hospice?
Yes. Samaritan Evergreen Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 381517, certified since February 6, 1991), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star overall rating, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their care 9-10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 81.36, which is below the Oregon state average of 96.16. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 63.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice serves 67 ZIP codes from its office in Albany, Linn County, Oregon.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of the public record for families to consider alongside survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 6, 1991.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Samaritan Evergreen Hospice at (541) 812-4662 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Samaritan Evergreen Hospice at (541) 812-4662 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the geographic area served — all information available for this hospice above, and additional details can be confirmed by calling (541) 812-4662.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Samaritan Evergreen Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/381517?state=OR.
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.