In short
Hospice Compare is part of Medicare's Care Compare. Search for hospices by location, then compare quality measures and family caregiver survey results from the CAHPS Hospice Survey. Medicare only covers hospice from a Medicare-approved provider, so confirm that first, then ask each hospice about visits and after-hours help.
Written by the Senior Choice Care teamUpdated October 9, 2026. Facts are checked against the sources listed at the end of this page. General information; every family is different.
Step by step
- Open Care CompareChoose hospice care and enter your parent's location.
- ShortlistPick two or three hospices that serve the area.
- Read family ratingsThe CAHPS Hospice Survey asks family caregivers about communication, getting timely help, symptom support and the overall rating.
- Read quality measuresCMS reports measures from hospice assessments and Medicare claims.
- CallAsk the questions on our hospice checklist.
Questions families ask
Where can I compare hospices?
On Medicare's Care Compare, under hospice care.
What does the hospice survey measure?
Family caregivers' experience, including communication, timely help and the overall rating.
Do all hospices have star ratings?
Ratings need enough completed surveys, so small hospices may not have one.
Can we switch hospices?
Yes, once per benefit period.