Christianacare Accentcare Hosp & Palliative Care
Newark, DE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 081508)
CMS process measure: 99.57 (state average 99.16 — at state average)
Serves: 82 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (302) 533-3800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 75% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.57 is at the Delaware state average of 99.16.
Christianacare Accentcare Hosp & Palliative Care serves 82 ZIP codes from its Newark, Delaware office in New Castle County.
Yes, Christianacare Accentcare Hosp & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 081508, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Christianacare Accentcare Hosp & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Newark, Delaware, serving families in New Castle County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since October 5, 2007 (CCN 081508).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 2 stars. Of those surveyed, 75% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers core care processes, this hospice scored 99.57, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Delaware's average of 99.16. The care index score reported is 10, and 59.9% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, per CMS data.
This hospice's service area, as listed in CMS data, spans 82 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur due to small patient survey counts and does not indicate a quality concern. Families are encouraged to review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Christianacare Accentcare Hosp & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 081508) since October 5, 2007, 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 75% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 74% 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 99.57, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Delaware's average of 99.16.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 82 ZIP codes from its Newark, Delaware office in New Castle County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 82 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is listed by CMS as for-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators of experience and performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 5, 2007.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting well-being.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (302) 533-3800 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 directly at (302) 533-3800 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, composite quality scores, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and caregivers; contact this hospice at (302) 533-3800 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Christianacare Accentcare Hosp & Palliative Care using CCN 081508 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/081508?state=DE.
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.