Andwell Health Partners
Lewiston, ME · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 201513)
CMS process measure: 99.35 (state average 98.69 — at state average)
Serves: 166 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (207) 777-7740 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Andwell Health Partners has an overall CAHPS family caregiver star rating of 3 out of 5, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 99.35, which is at the Maine state average of 98.69.
Andwell Health Partners serves 166 ZIP codes from its Lewiston, Maine office in Androscoggin County. Families in this broader area can be served from this location.
Yes, Andwell Health Partners is Medicare-certified, with CCN 201513, certified since 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Andwell Health Partners is a Medicare-certified hospice in Lewiston, Maine, serving families in Androscoggin County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 1996, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Andwell Health Partners has earned an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs key care processes, Andwell Health Partners scored 99.35, compared with a Maine state average of 98.69 — putting the hospice at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 75.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the visits-near-death measure.
Andwell Health Partners reports serving 166 ZIP codes from its Lewiston office, reflecting a broad service area within the region. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates these measures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Andwell Health Partners?
Yes, Andwell Health Partners is Medicare-certified (CCN 201513, since 1996), 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 survey, Andwell Health Partners received an overall star rating of 3 out of 5; 87% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 82% rated their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 99.35, compared with a Maine state average of 98.69, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Andwell Health Partners reports serving 166 ZIP codes from its Lewiston, Maine office in Androscoggin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 166 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Andwell Health Partners' ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but it can be a factor families like to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Andwell Health Partners has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 1996.
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 stopped seeking a cure, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Andwell Health Partners at (207) 777-7740 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; contact Andwell Health Partners at (207) 777-7740 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and the range of services offered — contact Andwell Health Partners at (207) 777-7740 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Andwell Health Partners directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/201513?state=ME to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.