Serenity Hospice Care
Trenton, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311574)
CMS process measure: 97.26 (state average 96.87 — at state average)
Serves: 416 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (609) 227-2400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Serenity Hospice Care an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 72% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 97.26, about at the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Serenity Hospice Care serves 416 ZIP codes from its Trenton, New Jersey office in Mercer County.
Yes, Serenity Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 311574, certified since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Serenity Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice located in Trenton, New Jersey, serving families in Mercer County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 311574.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Serenity Hospice Care an overall rating of 2 stars. Of those surveyed, 72% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 70% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Serenity Hospice Care scored 97.26, which CMS classifies as at the state average for New Jersey (state average: 96.87). CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 28.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Serenity Hospice Care reports serving 416 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad service area from its Trenton office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything about quality. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice for further details about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Serenity Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 311574, since February 23, 2012), 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?
CMS Care Compare data shows an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 72% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 70% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Serenity Hospice Care's composite process-of-care score is 97.26, which CMS lists as at the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 416 ZIP codes from its Trenton, New Jersey office in Mercer County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 416 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Serenity Hospice Care is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS survey and measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 2012.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, to ease symptoms. Hospice care is a specific palliative-focused benefit for people who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing care on comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it is not a withdrawal of care, but a shift in its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for Serenity Hospice Care; please contact the hospice at (609) 227-2400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact Serenity Hospice Care directly at (609) 227-2400 and verify eligibility and enrollment steps on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated — the CMS Care Compare listing for Serenity Hospice Care can help with several of these.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Serenity Hospice Care (CCN 311574) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311574?state=NJ to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.