Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee
Brookfield, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521556)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 76 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (414) 257-1708 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 86% would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee, and its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee serves 76 ZIP codes from its Brookfield, WI office in Waukesha County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee is Medicare-certified (CCN 521556, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee is a for-profit hospice based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, serving families in Waukesha County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 1995 (CCN 521556).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 86% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS overall star rating figure beyond these percentages in the data provided here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 83.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data supplied.
Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 76 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Brookfield office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 1995 (CCN 521556), 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, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 76 ZIP codes from its Brookfield, Wisconsin office in Waukesha County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 76 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, so it's worth reviewing the CMS survey and quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 1995, according to CMS records.
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 rather than cure for patients who are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy; both aim to manage symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life, not giving up care; patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at managing pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee at (414) 257-1708 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; please contact the hospice directly at (414) 257-1708 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about family satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the size of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521556?state=WI 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.