STUART, Fla. (Mar. 3, 2026) – Treasure Coast Hospice announced today that it has earned a 4-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the CMS Hospice Care Compare program. The designation is based on the most recent feedback from patients’ families and caregivers who shared their experiences through the nationally standardized Hospice CAHPS® Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) Hospice Family Experience Survey. Data collection period 04/01/2023 through 03/31/2025. www.medicare.gov/care-compare/
survey. According to the latest Hospice Care Compare data, two of the organization’s licensed hospice programs Treasure Coast Hospice is licensed to operate two hospice programs serving Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties. are among nine in Florida to receive a 4-Star rating, placing Treasure Coast Hospice among the state’s highest-rated providers.
“This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care,” said the CEO Jackie Kendrick, CHPCA. “We are honored to be able to support patients and their families during life’s most difficult moments and sincerely proud of our staff whose expertise and kindness make a difference every day.”
The Hospice CAHPS® survey evaluates caregiver-reported experiences across key areas, including communication, responsiveness, pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and overall quality of care. The goal of the program is to provide transparent, data-informed insight to help families and healthcare partners make informed care decisions. For families navigating serious illness, the rating serves as a reflection of how consistently care teams support patients and loved ones throughout a hospice journey.
“Our team is truly honored to receive this recognition,” said the Chief Clinical Officer Jennifer Creel, MBA, BSN, RN, CHPN. “Supporting patients and families during life’s most challenging moments is a privilege we value deeply every day. This acknowledgment highlights our staff’s commitment to providing expert care with compassion and to respecting each patient’s wishes at the end of life.”
- Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) Hospice Family Experience Survey. Data collection period 04/01/2023 through 03/31/2025. www.medicare.gov/care-compare/
- Treasure Coast Hospice is licensed to operate two hospice programs serving Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties.
About Treasure Coast Hospice
A Treasure Health provider, Treasure Coast Hospice is a non-profit community organization of skilled professionals and dedicated volunteers whose mission is to provide access to compassionate, caring, expert, and professional hospice and grief support services to patients and families at the end of life. Founded in 1982, Treasure Coast Hospice has grown to serve more than 4,000 patients annually in Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties. Thanks to the generous support of the community, the Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation is able to fund comprehensive hospice and grief support programs for Treasure Coast Hospice, including three Inpatient Units for those who need a higher level of care, the specialized pediatric program Little Treasures, music therapy, massage therapy, virtual reality experiences, individual and group bereavement services, and Camp Good Grief for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
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About Treasure Coast Hospice
Treasure Coast Hospice is a non-profit community organization of skilled professionals and dedicated volunteers whose mission is to provide access to compassionate, caring, expert and professional hospice and grief support services to patients and families at the end of life. Founded in 1982, Treasure Coast Hospice has grown to serve more than 4,000 patients annually in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. Thanks to the generous support of our community, the Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation is able to fund comprehensive hospice and grief support programs for Treasure Coast Hospice, including three Inpatient Units for those who need a higher level of care, the specialized pediatric program Little Treasures, music therapy, massage therapy, virtual reality experiences, individual and group bereavement services, and Camp Good Grief for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
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