Compassus-Greater New Jersey
Willingboro, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311571)
CMS process measure: 99.86 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 311 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (609) 531-0100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Compassus-Greater New Jersey has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 82% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.86 is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Compassus-Greater New Jersey serves 311 ZIP codes from its Willingboro, New Jersey office in Burlington County. Families outside this list should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage of their area.
Yes, Compassus-Greater New Jersey is Medicare-certified, with CCN 311571, certified since December 8, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus-Greater New Jersey is a for-profit hospice based in Willingboro, New Jersey, serving families in Burlington County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 8, 2009, meaning it has met federal health and safety requirements for hospice care for over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.86, compared to a New Jersey state average of 96.87 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 73.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 311 ZIP codes, reflecting a wide geographic reach from its Willingboro office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus-Greater New Jersey is Medicare-certified (CCN 311571), certified since December 8, 2009, 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 an overall family caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% 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 99.86, compared to a New Jersey state average of 96.87, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 73.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 311 ZIP codes from its office in Willingboro, Burlington County, New Jersey.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 311 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus-Greater New Jersey is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's worth reviewing the CAHPS survey results and quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 8, 2009.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Compassus-Greater New Jersey at (609) 531-0100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice directly at (609) 531-0100 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about services offered, how care needs are met, staff availability, and reviewing published CAHPS survey results and quality measures such as those on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus-Greater New Jersey directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311571?state=NJ to confirm current CMS-reported 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.