Hello, I am the Patient Care Coordinator for a new hospice in Nebraska. I was hired by the Medical Facility (which consists of Long Term Care, Assisted Living, Hospital, and now Hospice). I was handed the state manual, and CMS regs on day 1, and told to start the program Yes, it has been a TON of work, but very very rewarding. We have just received our PASS score on our state licensure survey, and I have been doing my fair share of research for the 3 "deemed status accrediting agencies". Please share your experiences with me, and give me advice on which one to use. The main points I am looking for are: lowest cost (which appears to be ACHC, Then CHAP, then Joint Commission), quickest survey time, and easiest . Any and all advise would be so helpful :)