Hospice in ZIP 13601 (Watertown, NY)

For 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 deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy 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 spans 1 CMS-certified hospice in ZIP 13601; 1 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE OF JEFFERSON CO/PALLIATIVE CARE OF JEFFERS (non-profit). Reporting programs average 10.0 on the hospice care index. Across 1 reporting program, family caregiver survey ratings average 5.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average 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
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Provider-level CMS data

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

Comparing hospice in ZIP 13601

Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 13601, Watertown, NY, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Which hospice in ZIP 13601 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, 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 data.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 13601?
To compare hospice programs, ask how on-call nursing works, how quickly the team responds, and what respite, bereavement, and coordination with the patient's physician look like.
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 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

Data & methodology

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (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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