Lewis County General Hospital Hospice
Lowville, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331540)
CMS process measure: 75 (state average 97.72 — below state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (315) 376-5308 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers at Lewis County General Hospital Hospice gave strong marks in the CMS survey, with 96% saying they would definitely recommend it and 95% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 75.00, which is below the New York state average of 97.72.
Lewis County General Hospital Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Lowville, New York, in Lewis County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within the service area.
Yes, Lewis County General Hospital Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 331540), certified since 1990, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care here for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This benefit does not cover any additional costs beyond what CMS defines under the hospice benefit.
About this hospice
Lewis County General Hospital Hospice, located in Lowville, New York, is a government-owned hospice serving Lewis County and has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 1990. This listing is based on data published by CMS Care Compare.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 96% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 95% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, though the strong recommendation and rating percentages reflect positive caregiver feedback.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, this hospice scored 75.00, which falls below the New York state average of 97.72. A care index score of 10 and a rate of 47.7% for visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS. Families should know that a lower composite score does not necessarily reflect poor quality of individual care experiences; it reflects specific process measures CMS tracks, and should be considered alongside caregiver feedback and a conversation with the hospice directly.
This hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Lowville office. As a Medicare-certified hospice, care here is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lewis County General Hospital Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 331540) and has been since April 24, 1990. 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 95% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 75.00, compared to the New York state average of 97.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Lowville, New York, in Lewis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is government-run. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality data and caregiver survey results are the more direct measures of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 1990.
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 generally for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and it can be started or stopped based on the patient's wishes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (315) 376-5308 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (315) 376-5308 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the geographic area served; this listing's CMS data can help start that conversation, and the hospice at (315) 376-5308 can answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lewis County General Hospital Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331540?state=NY 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.