Bristol Hospice Green Bay
Green Bay, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521610)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (920) 278-2499 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bristol Hospice Green Bay has a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 74% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Bristol Hospice Green Bay serves 54 ZIP codes from its Green Bay, WI office in Brown County. Families should confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Bristol Hospice Green Bay is Medicare-certified (CCN 521610, since May 17, 2022). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice Green Bay is a for-profit hospice based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, serving families in Brown County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 17, 2022 (CCN 521610).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Bristol Hospice Green Bay an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 74% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to friends and family, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Bristol Hospice Green Bay scored 100.00, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports that 82.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, and the hospice's care index score is 10. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data; CMS has not published every possible measure for every hospice, often because of small patient counts, and a missing figure does not indicate poor quality.
Bristol Hospice Green Bay reports serving 54 ZIP codes from its Green Bay office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients, as certified by a doctor; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bristol Hospice Green Bay is Medicare-certified (CCN 521610) since May 17, 2022, 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 the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 74% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57; CMS also reports 82.4% of patients received visits from staff in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bristol Hospice Green Bay reports serving 54 ZIP codes from its Green Bay, WI location in Brown County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS reports quality measures separately so families can compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 17, 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 people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are expected to have 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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Bristol Hospice Green Bay at (920) 278-2499 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; please contact Bristol Hospice Green Bay at (920) 278-2499 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the service area covered — all of which can be reviewed for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice Green Bay (CCN 521610) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521610?state=WI.
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.