Transcend Hospice And Palliative Care
Sewell, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311582)
CMS process measure: 93.9 (state average 96.87 — below state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (856) 854-0565 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Transcend Hospice And Palliative Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 93.90 compared to New Jersey's state average of 96.87, placing it below the state average.
Transcend Hospice And Palliative Care serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Sewell, New Jersey, in Gloucester County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Transcend Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 311582, since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Transcend Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Sewell, New Jersey, serving families in Gloucester County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 2016 (CCN 311582), meaning it meets federal requirements for participation in the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Transcend serves 23 ZIP codes from its Sewell office. CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report publicly. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released a figure.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Transcend scored 93.90, compared to a New Jersey state average of 96.87 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 51.6% of patients, according to its data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost or fee information is provided here beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm current details with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Transcend Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 311582) as of June 14, 2016, 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 often occurs when patient counts are too small to report; this is not an indicator of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Transcend scored 93.90 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a New Jersey average of 96.87, placing it below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports visits in the last days of life for 51.6% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, it serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Sewell, New Jersey, in Gloucester County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Transcend Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 2016.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have stopped seeking a cure.
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 curative treatment; patients can still receive care for other conditions and change their decision at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data available. Please contact the hospice at (856) 854-0565 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for details on care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process. Please contact the hospice at (856) 854-0565 to ask how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met; you can ask the hospice directly at (856) 854-0565 and compare details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Transcend Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 311582) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311582?state=NJ to review its current CMS-reported data.
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.