Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care
New York, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331519)
CMS process measure: 98.26 (state average 97.72 — at state average)
Serves: 230 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (212) 609-1920 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care has a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 2 stars, with 79% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 98.26, which is at the New York state average of 97.72.
Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care serves 230 ZIP codes from its New York, New York office, in New York County. Families should confirm their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 331519, certified since 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice serving New York, NY, and the surrounding New York County area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 1988, and operates under CCN 331519.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care an overall rating of 2 stars. Among those surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 74% gave an overall care rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family members of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care scored 98.26, which CMS classifies as at the New York state average of 97.72. The care index score reported is 9, and 52.4% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per CMS data.
Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 230 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its New York, NY office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's own reporting vintage and update schedule. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 331519) since January 25, 1988, 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?
In the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported on CMS Care Compare, this hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 74% rating overall care 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 98.26, which CMS classifies as at the New York state average of 97.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists 230 ZIP codes served from its New York, New York office in New York County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 230 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among several, and CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 1988.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment; both prioritize quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care at (212) 609-1920 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
For information on starting hospice care, contact Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care directly at (212) 609-1920 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver survey results, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact (212) 609-1920 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care using CCN 331519 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331519?state=NY.
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.