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 May 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 assessment99.5%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.6%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids96.3%
- Visits in the last days of life22.5%
- All care steps completed98.6%
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, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Caring Hospice Services of New York
Caring Hospice Services of New York, LLC operates out of Brooklyn, New York. This provider serves the Kings County area with end-of-life care services. They have been certified by Medicare since July 2003. This long history shows they have worked with the federal government for over two decades to meet standards for patient care. Choosing a provider with this much experience can offer peace of mind during a hard time. They are a freestanding hospice, which means they focus only on hospice services rather than being part of a larger hospital or nursing home system.
About the Provider
This hospice is listed under other ownership. It is not a government or non-profit entity. Families should know that Medicare certification is a primary way to measure if a hospice follows federal rules. This provider has maintained that certification for many years. Their team is made up of 25 employees total. This group includes 9 registered nurses and 1 physician. They also have 5 volunteers who help with daily needs. These staff members work together to meet the goals set by the care plan for each person. You should look at the full staff list when you call them. Ask how they assign nurses to specific homes in the neighborhood.
Quality of Care
What Is Hospice Care Like in BROOKLYN?
Hospice in Brooklyn focuses on comfort rather than a cure. The team comes to the home of the patient. They bring medicine, supplies, and medical equipment. Nurses, doctors, and volunteers visit to check on the patient. They also talk with the family about how to handle pain or stress. Because this provider has a team of 9 nurses, they have the reach to visit homes across the borough. Most care happens where the person lives. The goal is to keep the patient in a familiar spot. They work hard to keep the patient at ease in their own bed. It is care built around your family needs.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel empowered to ask hard questions. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to your home in an emergency. Ask how the team handles pain management after normal business hours. You should also ask how often the physician visits the patient. Finally, ask what specific tasks the volunteers perform for the family. Do they sit with the patient, or do they help with chores? Getting clear answers helps you plan for the coming weeks. Be direct with the staff. They expect these questions and should provide clear, honest answers. It is your right to know exactly how they will support your loved one.
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