Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, Llc
Saint Paul, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241514)
CMS process measure: 99.75 (state average 97.62 — above state average)
Serves: 163 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (612) 721-2491 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
AccentCare Fairview Hospice - West received a 2-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 72% saying they would definitely recommend it, and its CMS composite process score of 99.75 is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62. These figures come from CMS Care Compare survey data.
AccentCare Fairview Hospice - West serves 163 ZIP codes from its Saint Paul, Minnesota office in Ramsey County. This reflects the service area reported in CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, AccentCare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 241514, certified since 1989). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
AccentCare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC is a non-profit hospice based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 1989.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 2-star rating. Among surveyed family caregivers, 72% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 68% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families who worked with this hospice and were collected by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 99.75, compared to the Minnesota state average of 97.62 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 59.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same CMS data vintage.
This hospice reports serving 163 ZIP codes from its Saint Paul office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241514, since 1989), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 2-star rating, with 72% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 68% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.75, above the Minnesota state average of 97.62, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 163 ZIP codes from its Saint Paul, Minnesota office in Ramsey County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 163 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
CMS records show it has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 1989.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (612) 721-2491 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice at (612) 721-2491 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are reported for this hospice above; for other specifics, contact the hospice directly at (612) 721-2491.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's CCN, 241514, on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241514?state=MN to confirm current details.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.