CARING HOSPICE SERVICES OF NEW YORK, LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 3039 AVENUE U
BROOKLYN, NY 11229 - Ownership Type
- Other
- Medicare Certified Since
- July 1, 2003
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of August 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 9 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 5 |
25
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what CARING HOSPICE SERVICES OF NEW YORK, LLC reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Respite care (up to five days at a time, to give family caregivers a break)
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how CARING HOSPICE SERVICES OF NEW YORK, LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
9.8 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 23rd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
103
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day9.8 min
Ranks better than about 23% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends2.4%
Ranks better than about 3% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life74.6%
Ranks better than about 10% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits84.2%
Ranks better than about 10% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care11.5%
Ranks better than about 19% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months40.9%
Ranks better than about 38% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care11.9%
Ranks better than about 27% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice8.9%
Ranks better than about 3% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)52nd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$21,860 · 70th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 22.5% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.4%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.6%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids98.3%
- Visits in the last days of life22.5%
- All care steps completed99.0%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer30%
- Dementia50%
- Heart and circulatory disease8%
- Lung and respiratory disease3%
- Stroke3%
- Other conditions8%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Caring Hospice Services of New York
Caring Hospice Services of New York operates in Brooklyn. This provider offers hospice care to those living in the Kings County area. They have served the community since 2003. Families choose them for end of life support in their own homes or local settings. They focus on comfort for patients. Medicare certifies this provider to ensure they meet federal safety and quality rules. This certification is a basic requirement for hospice care. You can expect them to follow standard practices for patient support. They work to manage pain and symptoms for their patients daily. This helps families focus on time together. It is a simple goal but a hard one to reach without help.
About Caring Hospice Services of New York
This agency is listed as an other ownership type. They have provided care to the Brooklyn region for over two decades. Their long history of certification shows they maintain a consistent presence in the local healthcare market. Many families look for this history when they need reliable care for a loved one. The agency employs 25 staff members to handle daily needs. This team includes nine registered nurses and one physician. Five volunteers also work with the staff to offer extra support to families. They aim to balance clinical care with personal attention. You should check if their specific team fits your needs. Ask them how they handle weekend shifts or urgent calls at night. Good communication is a sign of a strong hospice provider. They should be clear about their processes from the start.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Brooklyn?
Hospice care in Brooklyn centers on keeping patients comfortable in their homes. You will find that most agencies provide a team approach. This team usually includes nurses, doctors, and volunteers. Caring Hospice Services of New York uses a staff of 25 people to coordinate this work. Nine of these staff members are registered nurses. These nurses visit homes to check on patients and manage medications. The physician oversees the medical plan for each person. Volunteers offer help with daily tasks or provide company to the patient. This team structure is common for local hospice care providers. They work to keep the patient safe and calm. It allows the family to be caregivers without doing the heavy medical lifting alone. That is the main point of hospice care. It gives everyone a bit more peace of mind each day.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should talk to a few providers before you make a choice. Start by asking how quickly they can start care after the doctor signs the order. Ask about their process for managing pain at night or on weekends. You need to know who will answer the phone when you have a question. Ask how many nurses they have available for your area. It is good to know if the same nurse will visit your home every time. This helps build a relationship. Ask how they support family caregivers who get tired. Find out what equipment they provide for the home. Ask for a clear list of what is covered by your insurance. Keep notes during these talks. It helps you compare your options later on. Take your time with this decision.
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