Talbot Hospice Foundation, Inc
Easton, MD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 211543)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.78 — above state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (410) 822-6681 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Talbot Hospice Foundation holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Maryland state average of 98.78.
Talbot Hospice Foundation serves 41 ZIP codes from its Easton, Maryland office in Talbot County.
Yes, Talbot Hospice Foundation, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 211543, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Talbot Hospice Foundation, Inc is a non-profit hospice serving Easton, Maryland and surrounding communities in Talbot County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 2015 (CCN 211543).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Talbot Hospice Foundation a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-five percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, Talbot Hospice Foundation scored 100.00, compared with the Maryland state average of 98.78 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 70.2 percent of patients, per the published data.
Talbot Hospice Foundation's service area currently spans 41 ZIP codes, reflecting a fairly broad reach from its Easton office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Talbot Hospice Foundation, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 211543) since January 9, 2015. 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 Talbot Hospice Foundation a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, per CMS Care Compare.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Maryland state average of 98.78.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Talbot Hospice Foundation serves 41 ZIP codes from its base in Easton, Talbot County, Maryland.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 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 can inform families about organizational structure, though CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 2015.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions unrelated to the terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Talbot Hospice Foundation at (410) 822-6681 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Talbot Hospice Foundation at (410) 822-6681 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs are met; contact Talbot Hospice Foundation at (410) 822-6681 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Talbot Hospice Foundation, Inc (CCN 211543) at medicare.gov/care-compare using the hospice's name or CCN 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.