Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois
Galesburg, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141663)
CMS process measure: 91.61 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (309) 760-0466 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 91.61, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois serves 64 ZIP codes from its Galesburg, IL office in Knox County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is included in its service area.
Yes, Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141663), certified since July 9, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that hospice care is needed.
About this hospice
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois is a for-profit hospice based in Galesburg, Illinois, serving families in Knox County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 2015 (CCN 141663).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 90% 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 CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which sometimes happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scored 91.61, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 69.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the available Care Compare figures.
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois serves 64 ZIP codes from its Galesburg office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that care is needed; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141663) since July 9, 2015, 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 CMS survey data, 90% 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 star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 91.61, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and notes 69.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 64 ZIP codes from its Galesburg, Illinois office in Knox County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 2015.
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, typically when a doctor believes a patient has a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois at (309) 760-0466 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Starting hospice care generally requires a doctor's certification of eligibility; contact the hospice at (309) 760-0466 to learn about their specific process and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice compares to state quality averages, and its service area, all of which are reflected in CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Illinois directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141663?state=IL 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.