Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care
Scotch Plains, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311505)
CMS process measure: 91.91 (state average 96.87 — below state average)
Serves: 137 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (908) 889-7780 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 91.91 is below the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care serves 137 ZIP codes from its Scotch Plains, NJ office in Union County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 311505, since 1984). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice based in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, serving Union County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 27, 1984 (CCN 311505).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 91.91, compared with a New Jersey state average of 96.87 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and shows that 66.8% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the available data. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any judgment of quality.
This hospice reports serving 137 ZIP codes from its Scotch Plains office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 311505) since January 27, 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 Care Compare data shows a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 83% 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 91.91, compared with a New Jersey state average of 96.87, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 137 ZIP codes from its Scotch Plains, NJ location in Union County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 137 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside caregiver survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 27, 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 to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than pursuing treatments aimed at curing the illness; patients can still receive care for other conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact the hospice at (908) 889-7780 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice directly at (908) 889-7780 to learn how to begin care, and verify current certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to the state average on quality measures, and its service area — all of which are covered above for this hospice using CMS data; for questions about staffing or day-to-day care, contact the hospice at (908) 889-7780.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 311505) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311505?state=NJ to confirm current ratings and details.
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.