Hospice in ZIP 20603 (Waldorf, MD)

ZIP 20603 (Waldorf, MD) has 1 Medicare-certified hospice on record, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating.

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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 20603 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 1 CMS-certified hospice in ZIP 20603, 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 3.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE, INC. (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 77 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerHOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE, INC. (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star3.0 / 5
Avg daily census77

All hospice in ZIP 20603

Hospice · Non-Profit HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE, INC. Waldorf, MD 20603 CMS rating 3.0 / 5

Comparing hospice in ZIP 20603

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 20603, Waldorf, MD 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.

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE, INC.3.0103.077non-profit

Frequently asked questions

Do any providers in ZIP 20603 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 20603 in this CMS snapshot.
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 20603?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 20603 is 1 non-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 20603?
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 20603 have a published rating?
1 of the 1 hospice in ZIP 20603 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
Which hospice in ZIP 20603 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE, INC. has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospice in ZIP 20603, at 3.0 out of 5.

Data & methodology

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