Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute
Annapolis, MD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 211546)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.78 — above state average)
Serves: 87 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (443) 843-8200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 75% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Maryland state average of 98.78.
Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute serves 87 ZIP codes from its Annapolis, Maryland office in Anne Arundel County.
Yes, Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute is Medicare-certified (CCN 211546, since 05/18/2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute is a Medicare-certified hospice in Annapolis, Maryland, serving Anne Arundel County and the surrounding area. It is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since May 18, 2022.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 2 stars. Of those surveyed, 75% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 70% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by a sample of family caregivers, not every patient served.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Maryland state average of 98.78, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 28.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
This hospice reports serving 87 ZIP codes from its Annapolis office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute is Medicare-certified (CCN 211546) as of 05/18/2022, 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 Care Compare reports an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars for this hospice, with 75% of surveyed family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 70% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared with a Maryland state average of 98.78, meaning it scores above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates it serves 87 ZIP codes from its Annapolis, Maryland office in Anne Arundel County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 87 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can be a factor families consider, but CMS quality and survey measures apply regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 18, 2022, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses specifically on comfort for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (443) 843-8200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (443) 843-8200 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's process measures compare to the state average, and the geographic area served — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for additional details, contact the hospice directly at (443) 843-8200.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute (CCN 211546) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/211546?state=MD 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.