Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound Llc
Poulsbo, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501561)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (360) 994-1200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound in Poulsbo, WA, likely because it was only certified by Medicare in May 2025. Families can check Medicare Care Compare over time as more data becomes available.
Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound serves 11 ZIP codes from its Poulsbo, Washington office in Kitsap County.
Yes, Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound is Medicare-certified (CCN 501561), certified since May 23, 2025, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Poulsbo, Washington, serving Kitsap County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 2025.
Because this hospice's Medicare certification is very recent, CMS has not yet published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for it — including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9-10. This is common for newly certified hospices and small patient volumes, and it should not be read as a reflection of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet collected or released enough survey responses.
Likewise, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Washington state average of 98.45 is currently available. As more data accumulates, CMS may publish these figures in future updates to Care Compare.
CMS records show this hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its Poulsbo, Washington office. Ownership type has not been provided in the available CMS data.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged 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. Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound is Medicare-certified (CCN 501561) as of May 23, 2025, 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 has not published CAHPS survey results for this hospice, often because it is newly certified or has had too few patients surveyed yet; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Washington state average of 98.45 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its Poulsbo, Washington office in Kitsap County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type has not been provided in the available CMS data; you can call (360) 994-1200 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 2025, 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 rather than cure when a person has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to relieving pain and supporting quality of life, but it does not mean abandoning medical or emotional care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (360) 994-1200 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice directly at (360) 994-1200 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can raise these directly with the hospice at (360) 994-1200.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound (CCN 501561) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501561?state=WA to see 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.