Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc
East Northport, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331535)
CMS process measure: 98.88 (state average 97.72 — above state average)
Serves: 87 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (631) 930-9399 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc has received a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.88 is above the New York state average of 97.72.
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc serves 87 ZIP codes from its East Northport, New York office in Suffolk County.
Yes, Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 331535, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in East Northport, New York, serving families in Suffolk County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 1989, giving it a long history of providing end-of-life care under the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star rating. Ninety-three percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes key care processes — this hospice scored 98.88, compared to a New York state average of 97.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 54.9% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 87 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 331535) since June 2, 1989, 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 data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 93% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 89% rating their experience 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 98.88, compared to a New York state average of 97.72 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, it serves 87 ZIP codes from its East Northport, New York location in Suffolk County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 87 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect how a hospice reinvests revenue, but CMS quality measures are the more direct indicator of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 1989.
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 for people generally expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but patients can leave hospice at any time if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc at (631) 930-9399 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc directly at (631) 930-9399 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality scores, service area, and staffing — for specifics beyond what's published, contact the hospice at (631) 930-9399.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331535?state=NY to review this hospice's current CMS certification and quality 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.