Hospice in ZIP 04106 (South Portland, ME)

In ZIP 04106, South Portland, ME, the latest CMS data lists 4 Medicare-certified hospice, with an average overall star rating of 4.3 / 5 among rated providers.

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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.

ZIP 04106 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 4 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 04106, 3 of which report an overall star rating (75%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at BEACON HOSPICE, AN AMEDISYS COMPANY (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 4.0 to 5.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.3. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.3 out of 5 across 3 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 99 patients each.

Providers on record4
With a published overall rating3 of 4 (75%)
Average overall rating4.3 / 5
Highest-rated providerBEACON HOSPICE, AN AMEDISYS COMPANY (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit, 1 non-profit
Avg hospice care index9.3
Avg caregiver survey star4.3 / 5
Avg daily census99

All hospice in ZIP 04106

Hospice AFFINITY CARE OF MAINE, LLC South Portland, ME 04106 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit BEACON HOSPICE, AN AMEDISYS COMPANY So Portland, ME 04106 CMS rating 5.0 / 5 Hospice GENTIVA I South Portland, ME 04106 Not CMS-rated Hospice · Non-Profit NORTHERN LIGHT HOME CARE & HOSPICE South Portland, ME 04106 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
AFFINITY CARE OF MAINE, LLC4.084.047Not reported
BEACON HOSPICE, AN AMEDISYS COMPANY5.0105.0121for-profit
GENTIVA INot rated9—24Not reported
NORTHERN LIGHT HOME CARE & HOSPICE4.0104.0202non-profit

Comparing hospice in ZIP 04106

Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 04106, South Portland, ME, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 04106?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 04106 is 4.3 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 04106?
When comparing hospice programs, ask about on-call nursing availability, response times, respite care, bereavement support, and how the team coordinates with the patient's physician and family.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How many hospice in ZIP 04106 have a published rating?
3 of the 4 hospice in ZIP 04106 (75%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
How many hospice are in ZIP 04106?
The current CMS snapshot lists 4 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 04106 (South Portland, ME).
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 04106?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 04106 is 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Data & methodology

This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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