Hospice Of Huntington
Huntington, WV · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 511500)
CMS process measure: 95.6 (state average 97.88 — below state average)
Serves: 77 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (304) 529-4217 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Huntington has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 95.60, which is below the West Virginia state average of 97.88.
Hospice Of Huntington serves 77 ZIP codes from its Huntington, West Virginia office in Wayne County.
Yes, Hospice Of Huntington is Medicare-certified (CCN 511500, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Huntington is a non-profit hospice serving Huntington, West Virginia and the surrounding Wayne County area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 28, 1986, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 511500.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Hospice Of Huntington scored 95.60, compared to a West Virginia state average of 97.88 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 74.4% of patients, per the published data.
Hospice Of Huntington's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 77 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; exact vintage/reporting period is as provided by CMS. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Huntington is Medicare-certified (CCN 511500) since March 28, 1986, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star overall rating, with 90% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% 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 95.60, compared to the West Virginia state average of 97.88 — below the state average, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Hospice Of Huntington serves 77 ZIP codes from its base in Huntington, Wayne County, West Virginia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 77 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Huntington is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS publishes, and it does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 28, 1986, per CMS records.
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 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 if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or support for the patient and family.
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 Hospice Of Huntington at (304) 529-4217 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not include admission steps; please contact Hospice Of Huntington directly at (304) 529-4217 and verify details 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 its service area — all of which are addressed above using CMS Care Compare data; for details beyond this, contact the hospice directly at (304) 529-4217.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Huntington directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/511500?state=WV to confirm current CMS 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.