Walla Walla Community Hospice
Walla Walla, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501520)
CMS process measure: 96.19 (state average 98.45 — below state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (509) 525-5561 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Walla Walla Community Hospice a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 96.19 is below the Washington state average of 98.45.
Walla Walla Community Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Walla Walla, WA office in Walla Walla County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Walla Walla Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501520, since 1988). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Walla Walla Community Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Walla Walla, Washington, serving families in Walla Walla County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 1988 (CCN 501520), meaning the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients here when a doctor certifies eligibility.
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, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Walla Walla Community Hospice scored 96.19, compared with a Washington state average of 98.45 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 69.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the same published dataset. Where CMS has not published a particular figure, that reflects CMS's own reporting practices, often tied to small patient counts, and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 21 ZIP codes. All figures above come directly from CMS Care Compare data. 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. Walla Walla Community Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 1988 (CCN 501520), 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 CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star overall rating, with 91% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% 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-of-care score is 96.19, compared with a Washington state average of 98.45, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serving 21 ZIP codes from its office in Walla Walla, Washington, in Walla Walla County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Walla Walla Community Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can inform families about a hospice's structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 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 patients 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 toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Walla Walla Community Hospice at (509) 525-5561 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Walla Walla Community Hospice at (509) 525-5561 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, service area, staffing, and how visits are scheduled; contact Walla Walla Community Hospice at (509) 525-5561 for specifics and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Walla Walla Community Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501520?state=WA to review its current CMS-reported data.
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.