Brighton Hospice Madison
Middleton, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521612)
CMS process measure: 99.13 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (608) 820-1646 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families who responded to the CMS survey for Brighton Hospice Madison gave it strong marks: 94% said they would definitely recommend it, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 99.13 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Brighton Hospice Madison serves 30 ZIP codes from its Middleton, Wisconsin office in Dane County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Brighton Hospice Madison is Medicare-certified (CCN 521612, since September 2022), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Brighton Hospice Madison is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Middleton, Wisconsin, serving families in Dane County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare records. Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 94% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS did not publish an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data available here; where such a rating is missing, this often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered — Brighton Hospice Madison scored 99.13, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57, placing it above the state average. CMS also reported that 63.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 8.
Brighton Hospice Madison's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 30 ZIP codes from its Middleton, WI office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare.gov. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or coverage specifics beyond that are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Brighton Hospice Madison is Medicare-certified (CCN 521612) since September 29, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for beneficiaries who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospice in the data available here.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.13, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — above the state average. CMS also reported that 63.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Brighton Hospice Madison serves 30 ZIP codes from its Middleton, WI location in Dane County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the data available for this hospice; contact Brighton Hospice Madison at (608) 820-1646 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Brighton Hospice Madison has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2022.
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 treatments aimed at cure, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or attention — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Brighton Hospice Madison at (608) 820-1646 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Brighton Hospice Madison at (608) 820-1646 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly a hospice responds to needs, what services are included, and how care is coordinated with a patient's doctor; you can also ask Brighton Hospice Madison directly at (608) 820-1646.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Brighton Hospice Madison directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521612?state=WI to confirm current CMS ratings and details.
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.