Angels Care Hospice Of Mccook
Mccook, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281531)
CMS process measure: 93.94 (state average 97.56 — below state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (308) 743-0339 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Angels Care Hospice Of Mccook 95% of the time, with 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 93.94, below the Nebraska state average of 97.56.
Angels Care Hospice Of Mccook serves 22 ZIP codes from its Mccook, Nebraska office in Red Willow County. Families can confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Angels Care Hospice Of Mccook is Medicare-certified (CCN 281531), certified since 1998. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Angels Care Hospice Of Mccook is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Mccook, Nebraska (Red Willow County). Its ownership type is listed as "Other" in CMS Care Compare data, and the hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 23, 1998.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 95% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; when a star rating is not shown, it does not indicate poor quality \u2014 it often reflects a small number of surveyed patients.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Angels Care Hospice Of Mccook scored 93.94, which is below the Nebraska state average of 97.56. This composite reflects how consistently certain care processes are documented as being completed. CMS also reports that 36.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life, and a care index score of 10 is on file.
The hospice reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Mccook, Nebraska office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility; no separate cost figures are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Angels Care Hospice Of Mccook is Medicare-certified (CCN 281531), certified since November 23, 1998, 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, 95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 93.94, which is below the Nebraska state average of 97.56. A care index score of 10 and a rate of 36.1% for visits in the last days of life are also on file with CMS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Mccook, Nebraska, in Red Willow County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can be one factor families consider, but CMS survey results and quality measures reflect actual reported experiences and performance regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Angels Care Hospice Of Mccook has been Medicare-certified since November 23, 1998.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (308) 743-0339 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The listing data does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (308) 743-0339 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (308) 743-0339 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Angels Care Hospice Of Mccook directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281531?state=NE using its CCN, 281531.
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.