St Anthony'S Hospice Inc
Henderson, KY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 181517)
CMS process measure: 88.43 (state average 96.21 — below state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (270) 826-2326 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Anthony's Hospice earned a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 96% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 88.43, which is below the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
St Anthony's Hospice Inc serves 27 ZIP codes from its Henderson, Kentucky office in Henderson County.
Yes, St Anthony's Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 181517, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Anthony's Hospice Inc is a non-profit hospice serving Henderson, Kentucky, and the surrounding county. It has been Medicare-certified since October 30, 1989, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers who responded gave St Anthony's Hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-six percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 94% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers surveyed by CMS, not a guarantee of individual outcomes.
On CMS's composite process measure, which captures how consistently certain care processes were delivered, St Anthony's Hospice scored 88.43, compared to the Kentucky state average of 96.21 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice. Any measures not mentioned here have not been published by CMS for this hospice, which is often the case when patient counts are small; this does not necessarily indicate lower quality of care.
St Anthony's Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Henderson, Kentucky office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Anthony's Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 181517) since October 30, 1989, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star rating for St Anthony's Hospice, with 96% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 94% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
St Anthony's Hospice scored 88.43 on CMS's composite process measure, which is below the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Anthony's Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Henderson, Kentucky office in Henderson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Anthony's Hospice Inc is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can relate to overall mission and financial structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed independently of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St Anthony's Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 30, 1989.
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 is generally for patients with a life-limiting prognosis who are focusing on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean a lack of medical or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact St Anthony's Hospice at (270) 826-2326 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact St Anthony's Hospice at (270) 826-2326 for details on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; you can review CMS Care Compare figures for this hospice and contact them directly at (270) 826-2326 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's official data for St Anthony's Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/181517?state=KY.
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.