Aspirus St. Luke'S At Home-Hospice-Duluth
Duluth, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241524)
CMS process measure: 98.25 (state average 97.62 — at state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (218) 249-6100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Aspirus St. Luke's At Home-Hospice-Duluth 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 98.25 is at the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Aspirus St. Luke's At Home-Hospice-Duluth serves 49 ZIP codes from its Duluth, Minnesota office in St. Louis County.
Yes, Aspirus St. Luke's At Home-Hospice-Duluth is Medicare-certified, with CCN 241524, certified since 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aspirus St. Luke's At Home-Hospice-Duluth is a non-profit hospice based in Duluth, Minnesota, serving families in St. Louis County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 6, 1992, meaning it has been providing hospice services under the Medicare hospice benefit for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the direct experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 98.25, compared to the Minnesota state average of 97.62 — putting it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 65.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
This hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its Duluth office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed, it means CMS has not published it for this provider, often due to small patient counts, and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aspirus St. Luke's At Home-Hospice-Duluth is Medicare-certified (CCN 241524, since 1992), 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?
CMS data shows a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 84% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.25, compared to the Minnesota state average of 97.62, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its Duluth, Minnesota office in St. Louis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 6, 1992.
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 when a patient is expected to have six months or less to live, per Medicare guidelines.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than pursuing a cure; patients can still receive medications and treatments aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (218) 249-6100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; please contact the hospice at (218) 249-6100 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reported on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aspirus St. Luke's At Home-Hospice-Duluth directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241524?state=MN 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.