Continuum Care Hospice
West Warwick, RI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 411512)
CMS process measure: 99.68 (state average 99.55 — at state average)
Serves: 78 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (401) 321-8101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Continuum Care Hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.68 is at the Rhode Island state average of 99.55.
Continuum Care Hospice serves 78 ZIP codes from its West Warwick, Rhode Island office in Kent County. Families should confirm coverage of their specific address by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Continuum Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 411512, since December 2017), so the Medicare hospice benefit can cover hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This is a federal benefit and does not depend on the hospice's ownership type.
About this hospice
Continuum Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in West Warwick, Rhode Island, serving families in Kent County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2017 (CCN 411512).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Continuum Care Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Continuum Care Hospice scored 99.68, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Rhode Island's average of 99.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 69.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data vintage.
Continuum Care Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 78 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here beyond that fact. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current information. Families are encouraged to verify details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Continuum Care Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 411512, effective December 14, 2017, 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, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% 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 measure score is 99.68, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Rhode Island's 99.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Continuum Care Hospice serves 78 ZIP codes from its West Warwick, Rhode Island office in Kent County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 78 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Continuum Care Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not determine Medicare certification or the CAHPS survey results, which are reported separately.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2017.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice does not mean giving up; it shifts the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Continuum Care Hospice at (401) 321-8101 to ask directly.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; contact Continuum Care Hospice at (401) 321-8101 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and how care is provided — all worth confirming directly with the hospice at (401) 321-8101.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Continuum Care Hospice (CCN 411512) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/411512?state=RI.
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.