Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound
Tukwila, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501515)
CMS process measure: 99.71 (state average 98.45 — above state average)
Serves: 148 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (206) 320-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice 3 stars on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.71 is above the Washington state average of 98.45.
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound serves 148 ZIP codes from its Tukwila, Washington office in King County.
Yes, Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound is Medicare-certified (CCN 501515, since 1987). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound is a non-profit hospice based in Tukwila, Washington, serving families in King County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 1987.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.71, compared to a Washington state average of 98.45 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and 49.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
The hospice's service area currently includes 148 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach across the region from its Tukwila office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare, since CMS updates its data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. This hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501515) and has been since 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a CAHPS overall rating of 3 stars, with 82% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 78% 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 score is 99.71, compared to a Washington state average of 98.45, placing it above the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 148 ZIP codes from its Tukwila, Washington office in King County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 148 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of a hospice's public profile.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 1987.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Hospice care is a specific type of palliative care for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up medical or emotional support, which hospice teams continue to provide.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (206) 320-4000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact the hospice at (206) 320-4000 to learn 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 scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how staff support patients and families; this listing's CAHPS and composite scores are a starting point, but contacting the hospice directly at (206) 320-4000 can answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 501515 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501515?state=WA 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.