Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of King County
Renton, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501557)
CMS process measure: 91.11 (state average 98.45 — below state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (425) 988-2500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for this hospice. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 91.11, which is below the Washington state average of 98.45.
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of King County serves 31 ZIP codes from its Renton, Washington office in King County.
Yes, AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of King County is Medicare-certified (CCN 501557), certified since April 2, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of King County is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in Renton, Washington, and surrounding King County communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 2, 2024.
CMS Care Compare does not show a CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider in the published data — CMS has not published these figures, which often happens for hospices with smaller patient counts, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 91.11, compared with a Washington state average of 98.45 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice in the same data set.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 31 ZIP codes centered on its Renton office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of King County is Medicare-certified (CCN 501557) since April 2, 2024, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 91.11, compared to a Washington state average of 98.45, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 31 ZIP codes from its Renton, Washington office in King County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 2, 2024, per CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care is a specific Medicare benefit focused on comfort for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; contact the hospice at (425) 988-2500 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 the hospice at (425) 988-2500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how the hospice communicates with patients and families — for specifics beyond CMS data, contact the hospice at (425) 988-2500.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of King County (CCN 501557) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501557?state=WA.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not include ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (425) 988-2500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
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.