Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice
New London, NH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 301509)
CMS process measure: 96.67 (state average 95.91 — at state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (603) 526-4077 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice has a 5-star family caregiver rating from the CMS CAHPS survey, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 96.67 is at the New Hampshire state average of 95.91.
Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its New London, New Hampshire office in Merrimack County.
Yes, Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 301509), certified since 1992; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in New London, New Hampshire, serving Merrimack County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 1992 (CCN 301509).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating. Ninety-four percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 96.67, compared with a New Hampshire state average of 95.91 — putting it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 54.4 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data provided.
Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its New London office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided 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 related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 301509) since November 5, 1992, 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 5-star family caregiver rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 84% 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 96.67, compared with a New Hampshire state average of 95.91 — placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 38 ZIP codes from its New London, New Hampshire office in Merrimack County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 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 is disclosed by CMS but does not itself indicate quality; caregiver ratings and process measures offer more direct information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 1992.
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 who have stopped seeking curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention for comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice at (603) 526-4077 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice at (603) 526-4077 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these published figures for this hospice and confirm further details by calling (603) 526-4077.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/301509?state=NH.
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.