Athena Rhode Island Hospice Llc
Warwick, RI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 411513)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 99.55 — at state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (401) 238-7300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Athena Rhode Island Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scores 100.00, which is at the Rhode Island state average of 99.55.
Athena Rhode Island Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Warwick, RI office in Providence County.
Yes, Athena Rhode Island Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 411513), certified since 05/31/2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Athena Rhode Island Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Warwick, Rhode Island, serving families in Providence County and the surrounding area. The agency is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since May 31, 2022.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed families for CMS to report reliable figures. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been made public.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Athena Rhode Island Hospice scores 100.00, compared to a Rhode Island state average of 99.55 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 81.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Athena Rhode Island Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Warwick office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Athena Rhode Island Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 411513) since 05/31/2022. 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 or percent recommend) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Rhode Island state average of 99.55, putting it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 81.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, Athena Rhode Island Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Warwick, RI location in Providence County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; the CMS quality measures above offer more specific insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Athena Rhode Island Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 31, 2022.
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 manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people with a terminal diagnosis 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 underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS Care Compare data does not specify the settings this hospice provides care in; contact Athena Rhode Island Hospice at (401) 238-7300 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Athena Rhode Island Hospice at (401) 238-7300 to ask about next steps.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, how care needs are met, and how the hospice's CMS quality measures compare to others; contact Athena Rhode Island Hospice at (401) 238-7300 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Athena Rhode Island Hospice (CCN 411513) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/411513?state=RI to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.