East End Hospice, Inc
Westhampton Beach, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331546)
CMS process measure: 98.85 (state average 97.72 — above state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (631) 288-8400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
East End Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 97% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.85 is above the New York state average of 97.72.
East End Hospice serves 86 ZIP codes from its office in Westhampton Beach, New York, in Suffolk County.
Yes, East End Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 331546, since 1991); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
East End Hospice, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Westhampton Beach, New York, serving families in Suffolk County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 1991 (CCN 331546).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave East End Hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-seven percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of core care processes, East End Hospice scored 98.85, which is above the New York state average of 97.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and data show that 72.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a particular reporting period.
East End Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 86 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Westhampton Beach office.
Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts in a reporting period and should not be read as an indicator of quality one way or another; no such gaps appear to affect the core measures listed here.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No further cost information is provided here; families should confirm details directly with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from East End Hospice?
Yes. East End Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 1991 (CCN 331546), 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, East End Hospice received a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 97% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 93% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
East End Hospice's CMS composite process score is 98.85, above the New York state average of 97.72. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and notes that 72.8% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
East End Hospice serves 86 ZIP codes from its office in Westhampton Beach, New York, in Suffolk County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
East End Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it may relate to how surplus revenue is used.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
East End Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 1991, over three decades according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care typically for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where East End Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (631) 288-8400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact East End Hospice directly at (631) 288-8400 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how staff support patients and families; East End Hospice's CMS ratings and service area are noted above, and further questions can be directed to (631) 288-8400.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review East End Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331546?state=NY.
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.