Kauai Hospice
Lihue, HI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 121507)
CMS process measure: 88.31 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (808) 245-7277 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Kauai Hospice a 5-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 97% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Kauai Hospice scored 88.31, which is below the Hawaii state average of 96.57.
Kauai Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Lihue, Hawaii, located in Kauai County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Kauai Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 121507, certified since 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Kauai Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Lihue, Hawaii, serving families in Kauai County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 1997 (CCN 121507).
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave Kauai Hospice a 5-star rating overall. Ninety-seven percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers surveyed by CMS.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Kauai Hospice scored 88.31, which falls below the Hawaii state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 65.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Kauai Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 22 ZIP codes radiating from its Lihue office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost details beyond that are provided here; families should contact Kauai Hospice directly for further information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Kauai Hospice?
Yes, Kauai Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 121507), certified since February 12, 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Kauai Hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave Kauai Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 97% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does Kauai Hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Kauai Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 88.31, which is below the Hawaii state average of 96.57, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does Kauai Hospice serve?
Kauai Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Lihue, Hawaii, in Kauai County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is Kauai Hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Kauai Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can affect financial structure but CMS quality measures apply to hospices of all ownership types.
How long has Kauai Hospice been Medicare-certified?
Kauai Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 1997.
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 those 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 curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up medical care or support — hospice teams continue to provide active symptom management and care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Kauai Hospice; please contact the hospice at (808) 245-7277 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Kauai Hospice, contact them directly at (808) 245-7277 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, service area coverage, and CMS quality measures — all of which are available for Kauai Hospice on Medicare Care Compare; for specifics not listed here, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Kauai Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/121507?state=HI.
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.