Murray Calloway County Hospital Hospice
Murray, KY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 181523)
CMS process measure: 96.57 (state average 96.21 — at state average)
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (270) 767-3670 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Murray Calloway County Hospital Hospice has a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.57 is at the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
Murray Calloway County Hospital Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Murray, Kentucky, in Calloway County. Families should confirm coverage of their specific address directly with the hospice.
Yes, Murray Calloway County Hospital Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 181523), certified since March 19, 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Murray Calloway County Hospital Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Murray, Kentucky, serving families in Calloway County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 1991 (CCN 181523).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey rated this hospice 5 stars overall. 93% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 (on a 0-10 scale). These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects whether certain recommended care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 96.57, which CMS classifies as being at the state average of 96.21 for Kentucky. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 79.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, as measured by CMS.
Murray Calloway County Hospital Hospice reports serving 14 ZIP codes from its Murray, Kentucky office, which gives a sense of the breadth of its service area, though families should confirm coverage of their specific address directly with the hospice.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site, as CMS periodically updates its data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Murray Calloway County Hospital Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 181523) as of March 19, 1991, 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 a 5-star CAHPS rating for this hospice, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating it 9 or 10 overall.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.57, which CMS classifies as at the Kentucky state average of 96.21. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 79.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 14 ZIP codes from its office in Murray, Kentucky, in Calloway County; contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage of a specific address.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of family experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 1991, according to CMS records.
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 patients who have chosen to stop 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 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?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (270) 767-3670 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice at (270) 767-3670 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (270) 767-3670 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/181523?state=KY to review its current CMS-reported measures.
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.