Traditions Health
Portland, OR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 381548)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.16 — above state average)
Serves: 102 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (877) 263-7776 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Traditions Health received an overall CAHPS caregiver rating of 2 stars, with 77% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 100.00 is above the Oregon state average of 96.16, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Traditions Health serves 102 ZIP codes from its Portland, Oregon office in Multnomah County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 381548, certified since July 1, 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Health is a for-profit hospice based in Portland, Oregon, serving families in Multnomah County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2004, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey data, Traditions Health received an overall rating of 2 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 77% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, Traditions Health scored 100.00, compared to the Oregon state average of 96.16 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 44.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, as published by CMS.
Traditions Health's service area, as listed by CMS, spans 102 ZIP codes from its Portland office, reflecting a broad geographic reach.
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. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not itself indicate anything about quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 381548) since July 1, 2004, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Traditions Health received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 77% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Traditions Health's composite process score is 100.00, which CMS lists as above the Oregon state average of 96.16.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare lists Traditions Health as serving 102 ZIP codes from its Portland, Oregon office in Multnomah County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 102 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Traditions Health is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, and families should look at the CMS quality and survey measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Traditions Health has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2004.
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, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention — patients still receive active medical and emotional care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where Traditions Health delivers care; please contact the hospice at (877) 263-7776 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not include admission steps; please contact Traditions Health directly at (877) 263-7776 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification 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 coverage, and how care needs are met — Traditions Health's published CMS figures can be a starting point, with further questions directed to (877) 263-7776.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Traditions Health directly using CCN 381548 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/381548?state=OR.
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.