St. Joseph Hospice
Bangor, ME · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 201504)
CMS process measure: 92.35 (state average 98.69 — below state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (207) 907-1810 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave St. Joseph Hospice in Bangor, Maine a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 92.35, which is below the Maine state average of 98.69.
St. Joseph Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Bangor, Maine, in Penobscot County.
Yes, St. Joseph Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 201504, certified since May 29, 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. Joseph Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Bangor, Maine, serving Penobscot County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 29, 1991 (CCN 201504).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave St. Joseph Hospice a 5-star rating overall. Ninety-three percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 88% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, St. Joseph Hospice scored 92.35, compared with a Maine state average of 98.69 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 80.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
St. Joseph Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 45 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient sample sizes rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St. Joseph Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 201504), certified since May 29, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star rating, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 88% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
St. Joseph Hospice's composite process score is 92.35, compared with a Maine state average of 98.69, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, St. Joseph Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its Bangor, Maine office in Penobscot County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St. Joseph Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St. Joseph Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 29, 1991.
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 for people with a terminal diagnosis 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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact St. Joseph Hospice at (207) 907-1810 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact St. Joseph Hospice directly at (207) 907-1810 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact St. Joseph Hospice at (207) 907-1810 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review St. Joseph Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/201504?state=ME.
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.