United Hospice
New City, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331522)
CMS process measure: 98.34 (state average 97.72 — at state average)
Serves: 94 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (845) 634-4974 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
United Hospice has earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.34 is at the state average of 97.72.
United Hospice serves 94 ZIP codes from its New City, New York office in Rockland County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, United Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 331522), certified since January 25, 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
United Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in New City, New York, serving Rockland County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 1988, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 331522.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave United Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among survey respondents, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers core elements of care, United Hospice scored 98.34, compared with a New York state average of 97.72 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. The hospice's care index score, as published by CMS, is 9, and 55.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per CMS data.
United Hospice reports serving 94 ZIP codes from its New City office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small numbers of surveyed patients rather than any indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from United Hospice?
Yes, United Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 331522) since January 25, 1988. 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 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend United Hospice and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
United Hospice's CMS composite process score is 98.34, compared with the New York state average of 97.72 — CMS classifies this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
United Hospice serves 94 ZIP codes from its New City, New York office in Rockland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 94 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
United Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and families may weigh it alongside CAHPS results and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
United Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 1988.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically used when a person is no longer pursuing curative treatment, often near the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for United Hospice; please contact the hospice at (845) 634-4974 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact United Hospice directly at (845) 634-4974 to discuss next steps, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare data for United Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up United Hospice using CCN 331522 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331522?state=NY.
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.