Hospice in ZIP 07016 (Cranford, NJ)

The current CMS snapshot lists 2 Medicare-certified hospice serving ZIP 07016 in Cranford, NJ, with an average overall star rating of 3.5 out of 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.

What to weigh in ZIP 07016

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.

Visit candidates in ZIP 07016, Cranford, NJ when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
ASCEND HOSPICE3.0103.0286for-profit
HOMESIDE HOSPICE LLC4.094.0104other

Hospice on record in ZIP 07016

Hospice · For-Profit ASCEND HOSPICE Cranford, NJ 07016 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospice · Other HOMESIDE HOSPICE LLC Cranford, NJ 07016 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

CMS snapshot for ZIP 07016

The current snapshot records 2 hospices in ZIP 07016; 2 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at HOMESIDE HOSPICE LLC (other). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.0 to 4.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.5. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.5 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 195 patients each.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating3.5 / 5
Highest-rated providerHOMESIDE HOSPICE LLC (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit, 1 other
Avg hospice care index9.5
Avg caregiver survey star3.5 / 5
Avg daily census195

Frequently asked questions

Who owns the hospice in ZIP 07016?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 07016 is 1 for-profit, 1 other. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 07016?
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.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 07016?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 07016 is 3.5 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
What other ZIP codes near Cranford have hospice?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Cranford in the current 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.
Do any providers in ZIP 07016 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 07016 in this CMS snapshot.

About the data

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