Hospice in ZIP 08540 (Princeton, NJ)

There are 1 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 08540, Princeton, NJ, in this CMS data release (average rating 3.0 / 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 08540

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 08540, Princeton, NJ, 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 08540

Hospice · Non-Profit PENN MEDICINE HOSPICE PRINCETON HEALTH Princeton, NJ 08540 CMS rating 3.0 / 5

Data profile for ZIP 08540

CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 08540: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at PENN MEDICINE HOSPICE PRINCETON HEALTH (non-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 38 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerPENN MEDICINE HOSPICE PRINCETON HEALTH (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star3.0 / 5
Avg daily census38

CMS measures by provider

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
PENN MEDICINE HOSPICE PRINCETON HEALTH3.0103.038non-profit

Frequently asked questions

What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 08540?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 08540 is 3.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Do any providers in ZIP 08540 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 08540 in this CMS snapshot.
What other ZIP codes near Princeton have hospice?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Princeton in the current snapshot.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 08540?
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.
How many hospice are in ZIP 08540?
The current CMS snapshot lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 08540 (Princeton, NJ).
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.

Data sources

All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (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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