Nj Health Hospice And Palliative Care
Vineland, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311568)
CMS process measure: 97.74 (state average 96.87 — at state average)
Serves: 92 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (856) 696-5340 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 79% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 97.74 is at the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care serves 92 ZIP codes from its Vineland, New Jersey office in Cumberland County.
Yes, NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 311568, since November 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice located in Vineland, New Jersey, in Cumberland County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 8, 2007, with CMS assigning it Medicare provider number (CCN) 311568.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivered a bundle of recommended care practices, this hospice scored 97.74, compared with a New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS characterizes this as being at the state average. CMS has also published a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and reports that 24.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life; CMS has not published every possible quality measure for every hospice, and the absence of a figure does not indicate poor quality — it is often due to small numbers of surveyed patients.
This hospice reports serving 92 ZIP codes from its Vineland office, indicating a fairly broad service area across the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's most recent publication vintage; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 311568) since November 8, 2007, 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 gives this hospice a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend it and 74% 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-of-care score is 97.74, compared with a New Jersey state average of 96.87, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 92 ZIP codes from its Vineland, New Jersey office in Cumberland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 92 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 provider; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but CMS quality measures like those above can help compare providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 8, 2007.
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 patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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 care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (856) 696-5340 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (856) 696-5340 and confirm current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the ZIP codes served; this hospice's CMS figures above can help with those comparisons, and contacting the hospice at (856) 696-5340 can answer further questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 311568 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311568?state=NJ to see the latest published 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.