Baraga County Home Care & Hospice
L' Anse, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231586)
CMS process measure: 69.23 (state average 97.27 — below state average)
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (906) 524-3320 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Baraga County Home Care & Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 69.23, below the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Baraga County Home Care & Hospice serves 12 ZIP codes from its L' Anse, Michigan office in Baraga County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Baraga County Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231586, since 1999); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Baraga County Home Care & Hospice is a government-owned hospice based in L' Anse, Michigan, serving Baraga County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 1999.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current dataset. This is often the case for smaller hospices with limited patient counts and does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released a survey sample large enough to report.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scored 69.23, compared to a Michigan state average of 97.27 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 53.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 12 ZIP codes from its L' Anse office in Baraga County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and contact the hospice for current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Baraga County Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231586), certified since June 7, 1999. 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 69.23, compared to a Michigan state average of 97.27, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 12 ZIP codes from its L' Anse, Michigan office in Baraga County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is government-owned. Ownership type is one factor some families consider, but CMS quality measures and survey data are also useful for comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 1999.
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 and is typically for people with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (906) 524-3320 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 at (906) 524-3320 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (906) 524-3320 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Baraga County Home Care & Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231586?state=MI to review its current CMS-reported 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.