Advocate Hospice
Oak Brook, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141516)
CMS process measure: 99.81 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 273 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (630) 963-6800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Advocate Hospice has a CAHPS family caregiver star rating of 3 out of 5, with 75% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.81 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Advocate Hospice serves 273 ZIP codes from its Oak Brook, Illinois office in DuPage County.
Yes, Advocate Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141516, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Advocate Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Oak Brook, Illinois (DuPage County), certified by Medicare since April 26, 1988. Its CMS Certification Number is 141516.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Advocate Hospice an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among those surveyed, 75% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were followed, Advocate Hospice scored 99.81, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 65.2% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the published data.
Advocate Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 273 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Oak Brook office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a specific measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts and does not reflect poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Advocate Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141516) and has been since April 26, 1988. 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?
CMS Care Compare reports a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5 for Advocate Hospice, with 75% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Advocate Hospice's composite process score is 99.81, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Advocate Hospice serving 273 ZIP codes from its Oak Brook, Illinois office in DuPage County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 273 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Advocate Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type alone does not determine quality; CMS survey and process measures offer a more direct look at experience and performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Advocate Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 26, 1988.
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 is generally for those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, but it typically means stopping treatments aimed at curing the disease.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Advocate Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (630) 963-6800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Advocate Hospice at (630) 963-6800 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, the geographic service area, and how to begin care — Advocate Hospice can be reached at (630) 963-6800 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Advocate Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141516?state=IL to see the latest CMS-published 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.