Alc Palliative And Hospice Care Inc
Elmhurst, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141668)
CMS process measure: 94.57 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (630) 480-6887 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 92% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.57, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Alc Palliative And Hospice Care Inc serves 86 ZIP codes from its Elmhurst, Illinois office in Cook County.
Yes, Alc Palliative And Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified, with CMS Certification Number 141668, certified since September 29, 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Alc Palliative And Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Elmhurst, Illinois, serving families in Cook County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2016, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 141668.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 92% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 94.57, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS data also shows that 46.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, and the hospice's care index score is 8.
Alc Palliative And Hospice Care Inc reports serving 86 ZIP codes from its Elmhurst office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare for the latest information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Alc Palliative And Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 141668) since September 29, 2016, 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 Hospice Survey, 92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 94.57 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to an Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 86 ZIP codes from its Elmhurst, Illinois office in Cook County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Alc Palliative And Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS makes it publicly available for families to consider alongside survey and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2016.
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 rather than cure and is generally for those with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatments aimed at easing symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (630) 480-6887 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 the hospice directly at (630) 480-6887 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how quality measures compare to state averages, and service area coverage — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alc Palliative And Hospice Care Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141668?state=IL using CCN 141668.
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.