Hospice Of Jefferson Co/Palliative Care Of Jeffers
Watertown, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331515)
CMS process measure: 95.83 (state average 97.72 — below state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (315) 788-7323 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 95.83 compared to the New York state average of 97.72, placing it slightly below the state average.
Hospice of Jefferson County/Palliative Care of Jefferson serves 37 ZIP codes from its Watertown, New York office in Jefferson County.
Yes, Hospice of Jefferson County/Palliative Care of Jefferson is Medicare-certified (CCN 331515), certified since October 24, 1986; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice of Jefferson County/Palliative Care of Jefferson is a non-profit hospice based in Watertown, New York, serving families in Jefferson County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 1986, meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating overall. Ninety-four percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their 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 — this hospice scored 95.83, compared to the 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 32.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published for this hospice. Where any additional measures are not shown here, it means CMS has not published them for this hospice, often because of small patient counts, not necessarily lower quality.
This hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Watertown office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. This hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 331515) since October 24, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% 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 measure score is 95.83, compared to the New York state average of 97.72, which is below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Watertown, New York office in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is non-profit. Ownership type can be one factor families weigh alongside CMS quality and survey data, but it is not itself a quality measure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 1986.
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 people with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and pain and symptom management continue throughout.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (315) 788-7323 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 the hospice directly at (315) 788-7323 or check Medicare Care Compare for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area, and how the hospice communicates with families — much of which can be checked on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 331515 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331515?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.