Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland
Portland, OR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 381566)
CMS process measure: 91.46 (state average 96.16 — below state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (503) 236-7454 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland 82% of the time, with 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 91.46, below the Oregon state average of 96.16.
Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland serves 63 ZIP codes from its Portland, OR office in Multnomah County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland is Medicare-certified, with CCN 381566, certified since 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland is a non-profit hospice serving Portland, Oregon and the surrounding Multnomah County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 2017.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 82% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland scored 91.46, which is below the Oregon state average of 96.16. This composite measure reflects a set of care process steps CMS tracks across hospices; a below-average score does not describe the personal experience any individual family may have, and families are encouraged to review the full measure detail on Medicare Care Compare. CMS data also shows that 24.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 63 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are welcome to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland is Medicare-certified (CCN 381566, since August 10, 2017), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their overall 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 91.46, which is below the Oregon state average of 96.16.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 63 ZIP codes from its Portland, Oregon office in Multnomah County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several families may consider, alongside CAHPS survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 2017, 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 stopped curative treatment and are typically 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 treatment.
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 (503) 236-7454 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland at (503) 236-7454 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contacting the hospice at (503) 236-7454 and reviewing Medicare Care Compare can help answer specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/381566?state=OR to see its current CMS-published 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.