Ancora Home Health & Hospice, Llc
Wasilla, AK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 021500)
CMS process measure: 99.58 (state average 97.84 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (907) 561-9240 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ancora Home Health & Hospice earned 4 stars from family caregivers in the CMS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.58 is above the Alaska state average of 97.84.
Ancora Home Health & Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its Wasilla, AK office in Matanuska-Susitna County.
Yes, Ancora Home Health & Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 021500, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ancora Home Health & Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Wasilla, Alaska, serving families in Matanuska-Susitna County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 25, 1993, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Ancora an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Ancora scored 99.58, which is above the Alaska state average of 97.84. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 70.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Ancora's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 31 ZIP codes from its Wasilla office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ancora Home Health & Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 021500, since November 25, 1993), 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS CAHPS survey data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ancora's composite process score is 99.58, which CMS classifies as above the Alaska state average of 97.84.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, Ancora serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Wasilla, Alaska, in Matanuska-Susitna County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ancora is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, so it's best considered alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ancora has been Medicare-certified since November 25, 1993.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a doctor.
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 medical or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Ancora at (907) 561-9240 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Ancora at (907) 561-9240 to ask 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 survey ratings, how a hospice compares to the state average on quality measures, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ancora Home Health & Hospice, LLC directly using CCN 021500 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/021500?state=AK.
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.