Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice
Toms River, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311517)
CMS process measure: 99.26 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (732) 818-6800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.26 is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Toms River, New Jersey office in Ocean County.
Yes, Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 311517, certified since 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Toms River, New Jersey, serving families in Ocean County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 1987 (CCN 311517).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star overall rating. Of those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this provider, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which looks at how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — this hospice scored 99.26, compared to the New Jersey state average of 96.87, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 71.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
This hospice serves a wide area, covering 39 ZIP codes from its Toms River office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost details are included here; families should discuss coverage specifics directly with the hospice or their Medicare plan. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated as CMS refreshes its reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311517) since April 16, 1987, 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 4-star CAHPS rating for this hospice, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.26, which is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 39 ZIP codes from its Toms River, New Jersey office in Ocean County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 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 several CMS reports, and families may consider it alongside quality measures and caregiver survey results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 1987.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient's life expectancy is generally six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (732) 818-6800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (732) 818-6800 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, CMS quality measures, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families day to day — you can review published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (732) 818-6800 for anything not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice using CCN 311517 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311517?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.