Accord Hospice
Deerfield, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141650)
CMS process measure: 96.11 (state average 96.22 — at state average)
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 780-4594 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Accord Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.11 is about at the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Accord Hospice serves 79 ZIP codes from its office in Deerfield, Illinois, in Lake County.
Yes, Accord Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141650, since April 11, 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accord Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Deerfield, Illinois, serving Lake County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 11, 2013 (CCN 141650).
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey data, Accord Hospice received a 4-star rating. Among surveyed family caregivers, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who responded to the CMS survey and are published as reported.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Accord Hospice scored 96.11, which CMS classifies as at the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 48.4% of patients, based on CMS data.
Accord Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS and directory data, spans 79 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no further cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Accord Hospice?
Yes, Accord Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141650, since April 11, 2013), 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, Accord Hospice received a 4-star rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Accord Hospice's CMS composite process score is 96.11, which is at the Illinois state average of 96.22; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and 48.4% of patients having visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Accord Hospice serves 79 ZIP codes from its Deerfield, Illinois office in Lake County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Accord Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, so it's best reviewed alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Accord Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 11, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort when curative treatment is no longer pursued, typically for a life expectancy of six months or less.
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, but it does not mean giving up care, attention, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact Accord Hospice at (847) 780-4594 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact Accord Hospice at (847) 780-4594 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are reported here from CMS data, along with contacting the hospice directly for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Accord Hospice (CCN 141650) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141650?state=IL to confirm current CMS data.
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.