Hospice in ZIP 19963 (Milford, DE)

Public CMS data maps 2 Medicare-certified hospice to ZIP 19963 in Milford, DE, rated 3.5 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.

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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.

Hospice data comparison

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF THE DELMAR PENINSULA3.0103.069for-profit
DELAWARE HOSPICE, INC SOUTHERN DIVISION4.0104.0102other

What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 19963

Among the 2 hospices listed in ZIP 19963, 2 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at DELAWARE HOSPICE, INC SOUTHERN DIVISION (other). Among rated providers, scores span 3.0 to 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 10.0 on the hospice care index. Across 2 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 3.5 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 86 patients each.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating3.5 / 5
Highest-rated providerDELAWARE HOSPICE, INC SOUTHERN DIVISION (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit, 1 other
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star3.5 / 5
Avg daily census86
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Hospice profiles in ZIP 19963

Hospice · For-Profit Compassionate Care Hospice of the Delmar Peninsula Milford, DE 19963 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospice · Other Delaware Hospice, INC Southern Division Milford, DE 19963 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

How to compare hospice in ZIP 19963

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.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 19963, Milford, DE, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Do any providers in ZIP 19963 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 19963 in this CMS data.
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 19963?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 19963 is 1 for-profit, 1 other. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many hospice in ZIP 19963 have a published rating?
2 of the 2 hospice in ZIP 19963 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data.
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.
What other ZIP codes near Milford have hospice?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Milford in the current data.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 19963?
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.

Where this data comes from

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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