Home Health & Hospice Care
Merrimack, NH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 301501)
CMS process measure: 83.76 (state average 95.91 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (603) 882-2941 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Home Health & Hospice Care holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 83.76 compared with a state average of 95.91, placing it below the New Hampshire state average on that particular measure.
Home Health & Hospice Care serves 39 ZIP codes from its Merrimack, New Hampshire office in Hillsborough County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Home Health & Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 301501, certified since March 26, 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Home Health & Hospice Care is a non-profit hospice based in Merrimack, New Hampshire, serving families in Hillsborough County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 26, 1990 (CCN 301501).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating overall. Ninety-three percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 83.76, compared with a New Hampshire state average of 95.91 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 76.2% of patients received visits in their last days of life, based on the same data set. Families should know that a single measure being below average does not necessarily reflect the overall quality of care; it is one data point among several.
This hospice reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Merrimack office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Home Health & Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 301501) since March 26, 1990, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 89% 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 score is 83.76, compared with a New Hampshire state average of 95.91, placing it below the state average on this measure as reported by CMS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS-reported data indicates this hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Merrimack, New Hampshire office in Hillsborough County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of caregiver experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 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 is specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Home Health & Hospice Care at (603) 882-2941 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (603) 882-2941 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the geographic area served — all of which are reported for this hospice above; for other specifics, contact the hospice at (603) 882-2941.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Home Health & Hospice Care (CCN 301501) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/301501?state=NH to see the latest CMS-published 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.