Atlantic Visiting Nurse
Morristown, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311503)
CMS process measure: 98.68 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 170 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (973) 379-8400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Atlantic Visiting Nurse a 3-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process-of-care score of 98.68 is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Atlantic Visiting Nurse serves 170 ZIP codes from its office in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice to confirm whether their specific location is covered.
Yes, Atlantic Visiting Nurse is Medicare-certified, with CCN 311503, certified since 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Atlantic Visiting Nurse is a non-profit hospice based in Morristown, New Jersey, serving Morris County and a wide surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 1984, meaning it has provided end-of-life care under the Medicare hospice benefit for four decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Atlantic Visiting Nurse an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which looks at whether recommended clinical processes were followed, Atlantic Visiting Nurse scored 98.68, which is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and data show that 31.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published figures.
Atlantic Visiting Nurse serves a broad geographic area, covering 170 ZIP codes from its Morristown office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost details are provided here. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm current services and coverage of care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Atlantic Visiting Nurse is Medicare-certified (CCN 311503), certified since February 3, 1984. 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, Atlantic Visiting Nurse received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their 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 98.68, which is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Atlantic Visiting Nurse serves 170 ZIP codes from its Morristown, New Jersey office in Morris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 170 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Atlantic Visiting Nurse is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can be a factor families consider, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 1984.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Atlantic Visiting Nurse at (973) 379-8400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care, contact Atlantic Visiting Nurse directly at (973) 379-8400 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how care is coordinated; contact Atlantic Visiting Nurse at (973) 379-8400 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Atlantic Visiting Nurse on the Medicare Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311503?state=NJ to review its current CMS ratings and 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.