Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey
Morristown, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311543)
CMS process measure: 91.98 (state average 96.87 — below state average)
Serves: 84 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (973) 539-1216 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey a CAHPS star rating of 2 out of 5, with 76% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 91.98, below the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey serves 84 ZIP codes from its Morristown, New Jersey office in Morris County.
Yes, Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey is Medicare-certified (CCN 311543, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey is a non-profit hospice based in Morristown, New Jersey, serving Morris County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 1996 (CCN 311543).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 2 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 76% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 91.98, which is below the New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and shows that 21.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the CMS data reported.
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey reports serving 84 ZIP codes from its Morristown, New Jersey location.
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 as reported to CMS; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indication of quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 1996 (CCN 311543), 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 Care Compare reports a CAHPS star rating of 2 out of 5 for this hospice, with 76% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 76% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 91.98, which CMS reports is below the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey reports serving 84 ZIP codes from its Morristown, New Jersey office in Morris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 84 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 is one factor among many; CMS's published quality and survey measures give more direct insight into a specific hospice's care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 1996.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (973) 539-1216 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact the hospice at (973) 539-1216 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and the size of its service area — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey (CCN 311543) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311543?state=NJ.
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.