Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services
Wenatchee, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501516)
CMS process measure: 97.75 (state average 98.45 — at state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (509) 433-3700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.75 is about at the Washington state average of 98.45.
Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services serves 23 ZIP codes from its Wenatchee, Washington office in Chelan County.
Yes, Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 501516, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services is a non-profit hospice based in Wenatchee, Washington, serving families in Chelan County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 1987.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, this hospice earned a 4-star CAHPS rating. Among surveyed caregivers, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes are delivered, the hospice scored 97.75, compared to the Washington state average of 98.45 — CMS characterizes this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 81.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 23 ZIP codes from its Wenatchee office, indicating a moderately broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 501516) since December 2, 1987, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.75, which CMS describes as at the state average compared to Washington's average of 98.45.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 23 ZIP codes from its Wenatchee, Washington office in Chelan County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can reflect organizational structure but families should also review CMS quality data when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 1987.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care provides comfort-focused care for people who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a prognosis 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 curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care, and support continues for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (509) 433-3700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (509) 433-3700 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, and service area, all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare; for anything not covered here, contact the hospice directly at (509) 433-3700.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501516?state=WA 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.