Capital Hospice
Washington, DC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 091501)
CMS process measure: 99.39 (state average 96.59 — above state average)
Serves: 106 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (202) 244-8300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Capital Hospice has a 1-star family-caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 71% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score is 99.39, which is above the District of Columbia state average of 96.59.
Capital Hospice serves 106 ZIP codes from its Washington, DC office in the District of Columbia. Families in this service area may be eligible to receive its hospice services.
Yes, Capital Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 091501, certified since 1986. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Capital Hospice is a non-profit hospice serving the Washington, DC area, Medicare-certified since December 19, 1986 (CCN 091501). It has provided hospice services to families in the District of Columbia and surrounding communities for many years.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Capital Hospice a 1-star family-caregiver rating. Among respondents, 71% said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 70% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of surveyed caregivers and are published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Capital Hospice scored 99.39, compared with a District of Columbia state average of 96.59 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 25.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same data set.
Capital Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 106 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Capital Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 091501) since December 19, 1986, 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 Care Compare reports a 1-star family-caregiver rating for Capital Hospice, with 71% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 70% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Capital Hospice's CMS composite process score is 99.39, compared with a District of Columbia state average of 96.59, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Capital Hospice serves 106 ZIP codes from its office in Washington, DC, in the District of Columbia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 106 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Capital Hospice is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Capital Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 19, 1986.
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 who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort in the final phase of a terminal illness.
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, and patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Capital Hospice; please contact the hospice at (202) 244-8300 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Capital Hospice directly at (202) 244-8300 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, its service area, and how it supports patients and families; you can also verify these details for Capital Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/091501?state=DC.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Capital Hospice (CCN 091501) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/091501?state=DC to confirm current CMS ratings and measures.
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.