High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc
Hudson Falls, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331531)
CMS process measure: 88.89 (state average 97.72 — below state average)
Serves: 85 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (518) 891-0606 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 88.89 compared to the New York state average of 97.72, which is below the state average.
High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care serves 85 ZIP codes from its Hudson Falls, NY office in Washington County.
Yes, High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 331531, certified since 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Hudson Falls, New York, serving Washington County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 1988.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave High Peaks Hospice a 5-star rating overall. Among respondents, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, High Peaks Hospice scored 88.89, compared with a New York state average of 97.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 61.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
High Peaks Hospice reports serving 85 ZIP codes from its Hudson Falls office, indicating a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 331531) since September 20, 1988, 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?
Family caregivers gave High Peaks Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 88.89, compared with the New York state average of 97.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
High Peaks Hospice reports serving 85 ZIP codes from its Hudson Falls, NY office in Washington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 85 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
High Peaks Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type does not directly indicate quality, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS ratings.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 1988.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact High Peaks Hospice at (518) 891-0606 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact High Peaks Hospice at (518) 891-0606 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures compared to the state average, and its service area — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 331531) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331531?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.