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Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services
Hospice · 731 N Chelan Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Family caregiver survey rating
72/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 12/02/1987 · CCN 501516
- Rank in Wenatchee
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Washington
- #5 of 40 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 110 patients
- County
- Chelan
- Service area
- 23 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 97.8% | 98.5% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 81.9% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 6 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 80% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 81% | 74% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 78% | 75% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 87% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 91% | 86% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 51.6% | — | 52.4% | About the same |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2.9% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 36.4% | — | 37.4% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2.9% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 3.6% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $16,061 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 14.5 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 9.7% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96.6% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer24%
Dementia28%
Stroke3%
Heart/circulatory disease26%
Respiratory disease7%
Other conditions15%
Where care is provided
Private home45%
Assisted living46%
Nursing facility1%
Skilled nursing facility6%
Other1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (23)
98801, 98802, 98807, 98812, 98815, 98816, 98817, 98821, 98822, 98823, 98826, 98828, 98830, 98831, 98836, 98843, 98845, 98847, 98848, 98850, 98858, 99116, 99133
Other hospices in Wenatchee
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services Medicare-certified?
Yes. Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services (CMS Certification Number 501516) has been Medicare-certified since 12/02/1987, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services compare to other hospices in Wenatchee?
Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in Wenatchee on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services serve?
Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services reports serving 23 ZIP codes to CMS, including 98801, 98802, 98807, 98812, 98815. Call (509) 433-3700 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.