Tender Hospice Care
Garapan, MP · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 661501)
CMS process measure: 63.64 (state average 63.64 — at state average)
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (670) 323-8742 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Tender Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scores 63.64, which is exactly at the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 63.64.
Tender Hospice Care serves 1 ZIP code from its Garapan, MP office in Saipan county.
Yes, Tender Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 661501, since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Tender Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice serving the Garapan area of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. It has been Medicare-certified since January 28, 2018, with Medicare Certification Number (CCN) 661501.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or percentage rating it 9-10 out of 10. This gap in published data is often the result of small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS does not yet have enough survey responses to report the figures publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Tender Hospice Care scores 63.64, exactly at the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 63.64. The related care index score reported is 6.
According to CMS data, Tender Hospice Care's service area currently covers 1 ZIP code from its Garapan office in Saipan.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site, since CMS updates its data periodically and figures can change between publication cycles. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly for any details not covered by this public data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Tender Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 661501) since January 28, 2018, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which is often due to a small number of patients surveyed rather than a reflection of care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 63.64, exactly at the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 63.64, and its reported care index score is 6.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 1 ZIP code from its Garapan, MP office in Saipan county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Tender Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is worth knowing when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 28, 2018.
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 focused on comfort rather than cure and is typically for people with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (670) 323-8742 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (670) 323-8742 for guidance and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, the geographic service area, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which can be checked on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Tender Hospice Care (CCN 661501) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/661501?state=MP.
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.