Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice
Hyannis, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221554)
CMS process measure: 99.89 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 957-7710 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.89 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice serves 65 ZIP codes from its Hyannis, MA office in Barnstable County. Families in that broader area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221554), certified since April 5, 2002. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Hyannis, Massachusetts, serving families in Barnstable County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 2002 (CCN 221554).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among survey respondents, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers key care processes, this hospice scored 99.89, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 72.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 65 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. Families are encouraged to review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221554) since April 5, 2002, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 84% 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 composite process measure score is 99.89, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates this hospice serves 65 ZIP codes from its Hyannis, MA office in Barnstable County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 65 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can be one factor families consider, but CMS quality and survey measures reflect actual care experience regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 2002.
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 focused on comfort for people with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course, once curative treatment is no longer pursued.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions unrelated to the terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (508) 957-7710 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (508) 957-7710 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (508) 957-7710 for further detail.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 221554 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221554?state=MA to review its current published 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.