Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, Llc
Bloomfield, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311542)
CMS process measure: 98.96 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 251 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (973) 916-1400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.96 is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton serves 251 ZIP codes from its Bloomfield, NJ office in Essex County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 311542), certified since August 10, 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Bloomfield, New Jersey, serving families in Essex County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. In that same survey, 81% of families said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 98.96, compared with a New Jersey state average of 96.87 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 82.1% of patients received visits during the last days of life, and a care index score of 10 is recorded for this hospice.
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC reports serving 251 ZIP codes from its Bloomfield office, indicating a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare, as figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 311542), certified since August 10, 1995, 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 survey data shows a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 81% 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?
Its composite process measure score is 98.96, compared with a New Jersey state average of 96.87, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 251 ZIP codes from its Bloomfield, NJ office in Essex County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 251 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 1995.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; please contact the hospice at (973) 916-1400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice at (973) 916-1400 for details on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality scores compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how a hospice communicates with patients and families — figures like those found on Medicare Care Compare can help with comparisons.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311542?state=NJ to review its 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.