Vna At Hcs
Keene, NH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 301503)
CMS process measure: 98.87 (state average 95.91 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (603) 352-2253 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vna At Hcs holds a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.87 is above the New Hampshire state average of 95.91.
Vna At Hcs serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Keene, New Hampshire, located in Cheshire County.
Yes, Vna At Hcs is Medicare-certified (CCN 301503, since 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vna At Hcs is a non-profit hospice based in Keene, New Hampshire, serving families in Cheshire County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since October 23, 1990, meaning it has met federal standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Vna At Hcs an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-two percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families who used the hospice's services and were later surveyed by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care practices, Vna At Hcs scored 98.87, which is above the New Hampshire state average of 95.91. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 58.9 percent of patients received visits in their last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Vna At Hcs's service area, per CMS data, spans 52 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's periodic update schedule.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Vna At Hcs?
Yes. Vna At Hcs is Medicare-certified (CCN 301503) since October 23, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives Vna At Hcs a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% 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 98.87, above the New Hampshire state average of 95.91, and CMS lists a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Vna At Hcs serves 52 ZIP codes from its Keene, New Hampshire office in Cheshire County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vna At Hcs is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can inform families' decisions, but CMS quality measures should also be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vna At Hcs has been Medicare-certified since October 23, 1990.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
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 all care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Vna At Hcs at (603) 352-2253 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 Vna At Hcs at (603) 352-2253 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS ratings, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Vna At Hcs at (603) 352-2253 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vna At Hcs (CCN 301503) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/301503?state=NH to confirm current 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.