Caledonia Home Health Care
Saint Johnsbury, VT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 471502)
CMS process measure: 80.77 (state average 95.61 — below state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (802) 748-8116 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caledonia Home Health Care received 4 out of 5 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 80.77 is below the Vermont state average of 95.61.
Caledonia Home Health Care serves 44 ZIP codes from its office in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, in Caledonia County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Caledonia Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 471502), certified since October 1, 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Caledonia Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, serving families in Caledonia County and the surrounding region. It is organized as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1984 (CCN 471502), giving it decades of history providing hospice services under the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82 percent rated their overall experience as a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients served by this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — this hospice scored 80.77, compared with a Vermont state average of 95.61, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 46.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Caledonia Home Health Care reports serving 44 ZIP codes from its Saint Johnsbury office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Caledonia Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 471502), certified since October 1, 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star overall rating, with 90% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 82% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 80.77, compared with Vermont's state average of 95.61, placing it below the state average on this measure per CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Caledonia Home Health Care reports serving 44 ZIP codes from its Saint Johnsbury, Vermont office in Caledonia County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families' understanding of how a hospice is organized, but CMS quality measures reflect actual care experiences and processes regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Caledonia Home Health Care has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 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 generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can discuss their wishes with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Caledonia Home Health Care at (802) 748-8116 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Caledonia Home Health Care at (802) 748-8116 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality ratings, services covered, how care needs are met, and caregiver support; contact Caledonia Home Health Care at (802) 748-8116 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's published data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/471502?state=VT.
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.