Hospice in ZIP 04856 (Rockport, ME)

There are 1 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 04856, Rockport, ME, in this CMS data release (average rating 4.0 / 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.

Choosing among hospice in ZIP 04856

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 04856, Rockport, 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.

Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 04856

Hospice · Other MAINEHEALTH HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE Rockport, ME 04856 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

Data profile for ZIP 04856

CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 04856: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at MAINEHEALTH HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (other). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 53 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerMAINEHEALTH HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 other
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star4.0 / 5
Avg daily census53

CMS measures by provider

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
MAINEHEALTH HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE4.0104.053other

Frequently asked questions

What other ZIP codes near Rockport have hospice?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Rockport in the current snapshot.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 04856?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 04856 is 4.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
How many hospice are in ZIP 04856?
The current CMS snapshot lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 04856 (Rockport, ME).
Do any providers in ZIP 04856 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 04856 in this CMS snapshot.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 04856?
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.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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