Vnh - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire
White River Junction, VT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 471506)
CMS process measure: 97.77 (state average 95.61 — above state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (802) 478-7125 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave VNH - Visiting Nurse & Hospice a 3-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 97.77 is above the Vermont state average of 95.61.
VNH - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire serves 75 ZIP codes from its office in White River Junction, Vermont, in Windsor County.
Yes, VNH - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire is Medicare-certified (CCN 471506, since 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
VNH - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire is a Medicare-certified hospice based in White River Junction, Vermont, serving families in Windsor County and surrounding areas. The organization is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since February 2, 1990, giving it decades of history providing hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who chose to respond to the survey, as reported by CMS.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 97.77, which is above the Vermont state average of 95.61. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 80.2% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
The hospice reports a service area covering 75 ZIP codes from its White River Junction office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. VNH - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire is Medicare-certified (CCN 471506), certified since February 2, 1990, 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 reports a CAHPS family caregiver star rating of 3, with 89% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 97.77, above the Vermont state average of 95.61, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 75 ZIP codes from its office in White River Junction, Vermont, in Windsor County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality and survey data are the more direct measures of experience and performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 2, 1990.
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 life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support — many patients receive active symptom management and emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided. Please contact VNH - Visiting Nurse & Hospice at (802) 478-7125 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
CMS data doesn't include enrollment steps. Please contact this hospice at (802) 478-7125 to learn 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 satisfaction ratings, how quality measures compare to state averages, and what areas are served — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data; for other specifics, contact the hospice directly at (802) 478-7125.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 471506 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/471506?state=VT.
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.