Hospice in ZIP 13601 (Watertown, NY)

In ZIP 13601, Watertown, NY, the latest CMS data lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice, with an average overall star rating of 5.0 / 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.

All hospice in ZIP 13601

Hospice · Non-Profit HOSPICE OF JEFFERSON CO/PALLIATIVE CARE OF JEFFERS Watertown, NY 13601 CMS rating 5.0 / 5

ZIP 13601 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 1 CMS-certified hospice in ZIP 13601, 1 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE OF JEFFERSON CO/PALLIATIVE CARE OF JEFFERS (non-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 30 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating5.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerHOSPICE OF JEFFERSON CO/PALLIATIVE CARE OF JEFFERS (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star5.0 / 5
Avg daily census30

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
HOSPICE OF JEFFERSON CO/PALLIATIVE CARE OF JEFFERS5.0105.030non-profit

Comparing hospice in ZIP 13601

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 13601, Watertown, NY, 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

Which hospice in ZIP 13601 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, HOSPICE OF JEFFERSON CO/PALLIATIVE CARE OF JEFFERS has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospice in ZIP 13601, at 5.0 out of 5.
Do any providers in ZIP 13601 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 13601 in this CMS snapshot.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 13601?
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.
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 13601?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 13601 is 1 non-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 13601?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 13601. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
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 & methodology

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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