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COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF DELAWARE, LLC
NPI 1962405506
Hospice Care, Community Based in Newark, DE

Active since May 27, 2005CLIA 08D1009710 · Waiver
111 CONTINENTAL DR STE 407, NEWARK, DE 19713(302) 993-9090(023) 993-9094 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 20, 2026, Apr 29, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Compassionate Care Hospice Of Delaware, Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF DELAWARE, LLC (NPI 1962405506) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Newark, Delaware and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 23, 2027 and lists Joshua L. Proffitt, President And Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962405506
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCOMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF DELAWARE, LLC
Location Address111 CONTINENTAL DR STE 407Newark, DE 19713-4332
Mailing Address3854 American WayBaton Rouge, LA 70816-4896 · (225) 292-2031 · Fax (609) 239-2096
Phone(302) 993-9090
Fax(023) 993-9094
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua L. ProffittPresident And Ceo · (617) 639-4092
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 20, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1962405506 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
111 CONTINENTAL DR STE 407, Newark, DE 19713
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0000552953DE

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 08D1009710

Compassionate Care Hospice Of Delaware, LLC · Newark, DE
Active · expires Feb 23, 2027
CLIA Number08D1009710
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 24, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 23, 2027
Laboratory DirectorBrenda Dile
Laboratory Phone(302) 993-9090
Laboratory LocationCompassionate Care Hospice Of Delaware, LLC111 Continental Drive, Suite 407, Newark, DE 19713
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Compassionate Care Hospice (CMS certification number 081504), from CMS Care Compare.

Compassionate Care Hospice

Hospice · Newport, DE
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number081504
CMS RegionRegion 3
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 2, 1994
Average Daily Census82patients per day on average
Location405 East Marsh Lane, Suite 4Newport, DE 19804 · New Castle County
Phone(302) 993-9090
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home60%
Assisted living facility11%
Nursing facility24%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations4%
Patients with cancer
26%
Patients with dementia
21%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
22%
Patients with respiratory disease
7%
Patients with stroke
6%
Patients with other conditions
6%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
258 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
258 patient stays
98.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
258 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
202 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
258 patient stays
99.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
63 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
32 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
258 patient stays
97.3%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
379 patient stays
83.6%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
9/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 73
0.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 32
41.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 94
15.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 25
30.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 89
17.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 65
$19,309
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 61
13.3 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 54
8.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 85
97.7%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

AVENIR VENTURES, L.L.C.
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
111 CONTINENTAL DR STE 407
NEWARK, DE 19713
New Castle County (877) 202-2869

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Compassionate Care Hospice Of Delaware, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Compassionate Care Hospice Of Delaware, LLC is 1962405506. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2005.

Where is Compassionate Care Hospice Of Delaware, LLC located?

Compassionate Care Hospice Of Delaware, LLC is located at 111 Continental Dr Ste 407, Newark, DE 19713. The listed phone number is (302) 993-9090.

What is Compassionate Care Hospice Of Delaware, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Does Compassionate Care Hospice Of Delaware, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 08D1009710) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 23, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Compassionate Care Hospice Of Delaware, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Compassionate Care Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 081504), certified since June 2, 1994.

What insurance does Compassionate Care Hospice Of Delaware, LLC accept?

Health plans from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware list Compassionate Care Hospice Of Delaware, LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Compassionate Care Hospice Of Delaware, LLC was last updated on March 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.