Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, Llc
Parsippany, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311595)
CMS process measure: 99.11 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 141 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (862) 701-2820 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Suncrest Hospice New Jersey an overall CAHPS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.11% is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87%.
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey serves 141 ZIP codes from its Parsippany, New Jersey office in Morris County.
Yes, Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 311595, since April 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Parsippany, New Jersey, located in Morris County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 311595.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Among respondents, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to friends and family, and 74% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed caregivers and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivered a bundle of recommended care processes, Suncrest Hospice New Jersey scored 99.11%, which is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87%. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 54.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on CMS's published data.
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey reports serving 141 ZIP codes from its Parsippany office, reflecting a broad service area across the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families should verify current details directly with CMS or the hospice. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2022 (CCN 311595), 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 gives this hospice an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 74% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.11%, which is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87%.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 141 ZIP codes from its Parsippany, New Jersey office in Morris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 141 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own, so it's best considered alongside CMS's published quality and survey measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2022.
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 is for people who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy 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 all care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Suncrest Hospice New Jersey at (862) 701-2820 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data doesn't describe the intake process; contact Suncrest Hospice New Jersey directly at (862) 701-2820 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how care is coordinated in the final days, and how the hospice compares to the state average on CMS quality measures — for specifics on this hospice, contact (862) 701-2820 or review its Medicare Care Compare profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Suncrest Hospice New Jersey using CCN 311595 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311595?state=NJ.
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.