Brighton Hospice
Saint Louis Park, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241594)
CMS process measure: 97.41 (state average 97.62 — at state average)
Serves: 188 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (952) 856-2212 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brighton Hospice has a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 97.41 is about at the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Brighton Hospice serves 188 ZIP codes from its office in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, in Hennepin County.
Yes, Brighton Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241594, since 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Brighton Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, serving families in Hennepin County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since June 13, 2014 (CCN 241594).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Brighton Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care practices, Brighton Hospice scored 97.41, compared to a Minnesota state average of 97.62 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 65.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the data available.
Brighton Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 188 ZIP codes.
Medicare's hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost figures are provided here beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient survey counts rather than any indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Brighton Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241594) since June 13, 2014, 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?
On the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Brighton Hospice received an overall family caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% giving a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 97.41, compared to a Minnesota state average of 97.62, placing it at the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 65.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Brighton Hospice, based in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota (Hennepin County), serves 188 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 188 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Brighton Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine care quality; CMS survey and process measures are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Brighton Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 13, 2014.
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 patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care, but rather a different kind of care centered on symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Brighton Hospice at (952) 856-2212 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; contact Brighton Hospice directly at (952) 856-2212 for information on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, and the size of its service area — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Brighton Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241594?state=MN 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.