Hospice Of The Northwest
Mount Vernon, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501505)
CMS process measure: 99.37 (state average 98.45 — at state average)
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (360) 814-5550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of The Northwest holds a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.37 is at the state average compared to Washington's 98.45.
Hospice Of The Northwest serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Mount Vernon, Washington, in Skagit County. Families in and around that area can be served by this hospice, though it's best to confirm coverage for a specific address.
Yes, Hospice Of The Northwest is Medicare-certified, with CCN 501505, certified since 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies terminal eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Northwest is a non-profit hospice based in Mount Vernon, Washington, serving families in Skagit County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since March 15, 1984.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS survey of family caregivers, Hospice Of The Northwest received a 4-star rating. 92% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% gave the hospice an overall rating of 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, Hospice Of The Northwest scored 99.37, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Washington's average of 98.45. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 50.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure CMS tracks separately.
Hospice Of The Northwest's service area covers 56 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon office, giving it a fairly broad geographic reach for a hospice of its size.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal diagnosis; no cost or fee information is included here.
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 the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Northwest is Medicare-certified (CCN 501505) since March 15, 1984, 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's CAHPS survey gives Hospice Of The Northwest a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating it 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 99.37, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Washington's average of 98.45.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 56 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Washington office in Skagit County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of The Northwest is a non-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS publishes it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 15, 1984.
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 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 focuses on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but patients still receive active medical and emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hospice Of The Northwest at (360) 814-5550 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact Hospice Of The Northwest directly at (360) 814-5550 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures, its service area, and how it supports patients and families day to day — contact (360) 814-5550 for specifics on this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Hospice Of The Northwest's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501505?state=WA.
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.