Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice
Middletown, RI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 411506)
CMS process measure: 98.68 (state average 99.55 — at state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (401) 682-2100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice earned a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.68 is at the Rhode Island state average of 99.55.
Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its Middletown, Rhode Island office in Newport County.
Yes, Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 411506, certified since 1990; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Middletown, Rhode Island, serving families in Newport County and the surrounding area. It is organized under an "Other" ownership type, and it has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 1990, according to CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 86% of surveyed family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 87% giving the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 98.68, which CMS describes as at the state average compared to Rhode Island's average of 99.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 72.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published Care Compare data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 46 ZIP codes. Families considering hospice care from this provider should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact.
All figures above come directly 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 patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 411506), certified since February 7, 1990, 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, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating it 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 98.68, which CMS classifies as at the state average, compared to Rhode Island's average of 99.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 72.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its Middletown, Rhode Island office in Newport County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can be a factor families weigh, but CMS data does not indicate that it determines quality on its own.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 1990.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where this hospice provides care. Please contact the hospice at (401) 682-2100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not describe the intake process. Please contact the hospice at (401) 682-2100 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how the hospice supports patients and families — you can confirm these figures on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (401) 682-2100.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/411506?state=RI using CCN 411506.
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.