Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice
West Orange, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311507)
CMS process measure: 99.06 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 198 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (855) 619-4448 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 81% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 99.06, above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice serves 198 ZIP codes from its office in West Orange, New Jersey, in Essex County.
Yes, Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311507, since 1984); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice, located in West Orange, New Jersey (Essex County), has been Medicare-certified since March 7, 1984. Its ownership is classified by CMS as "Other."
According to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 99.06, compared to the New Jersey state average of 96.87 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reported a care index score of 10, and data show that 56.4% of patients had visits in the last days of life documented per CMS measures.
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice reports serving a broad area, covering 198 ZIP codes from its West Orange office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current vintage of this data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because too few patients were surveyed — this does not indicate poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No additional cost or coverage details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311507, certified since March 7, 1984), 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's CAHPS survey gave this hospice an overall 3-star rating, with 81% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% 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 score is 99.06, compared to the New Jersey state average of 96.87, meaning it scored above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 198 ZIP codes from its office in West Orange, New Jersey (Essex County).
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 198 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 alone doesn't determine quality of care, which is why CAHPS survey results and quality measures are useful to review alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 7, 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 is for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 all care or support — pain management and symptom relief continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (855) 619-4448 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the enrollment process; please contact Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice at (855) 619-4448 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated — you can review this hospice's published figures and also ask directly by calling (855) 619-4448.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311507?state=NJ to confirm current CMS data.
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.