Frederick Health Hospice
Frederick, MD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 211516)
CMS process measure: 99.69 (state average 98.78 — at state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (240) 566-3030 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Frederick Health Hospice has a 3-star family caregiver rating from CMS's CAHPS survey, with 86% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.69 is at the Maryland state average of 98.78.
Frederick Health Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its Frederick, Maryland office in Frederick County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Frederick Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 211516, since 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Frederick Health Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Frederick, Maryland, serving Frederick County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 1990, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Frederick Health Hospice a 3-star family caregiver rating. Among respondents, 86% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Frederick Health Hospice scored 99.69, compared to the Maryland state average of 98.78 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that 61.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per published CMS figures.
Frederick Health Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 66 ZIP codes from its Frederick, MD office. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality.
Hospice care is covered by Medicare under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible beneficiaries whose doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's most recent publication vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Frederick Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 211516) since July 26, 1990, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Frederick Health Hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 86% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% 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 99.69, compared to the Maryland state average of 98.78, placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 61.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Frederick Health Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its Frederick, MD location in Frederick County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Frederick Health Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Frederick Health Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 1990.
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 for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients may still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Frederick Health Hospice at (240) 566-3030 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Frederick Health Hospice directly at (240) 566-3030 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and caregivers; contact Frederick Health Hospice at (240) 566-3030 for specifics and check Medicare Care Compare for published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Frederick Health Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/211516?state=MD.
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.