Calumet County Hospice Agency
Chilton, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521563)
CMS process measure: 78.75 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (920) 849-1432 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 92% would definitely recommend Calumet County Hospice Agency, and 86% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 78.75, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Calumet County Hospice Agency serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Chilton, Wisconsin, in Calumet County.
Yes, Calumet County Hospice Agency is Medicare-certified, with CCN 521563, certified since 1998. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Calumet County Hospice Agency is a government-owned hospice located in Chilton, Wisconsin, serving families in Calumet County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 1998, meaning it has operated under Medicare's hospice conditions of participation for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 92% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Calumet County Hospice Agency scored 78.75, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 86.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on available data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 14 ZIP codes.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost details are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Calumet County Hospice Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 521563), certified since November 9, 1998, 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 survey, 92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS's composite process measure for this hospice is 78.75, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its Chilton, Wisconsin office in Calumet County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Calumet County Hospice Agency is government-owned. Ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 1998.
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 specifically on comfort for people with a terminal prognosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for a terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
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 (920) 849-1432 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 (920) 849-1432 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Calumet County Hospice Agency directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521563?state=WI to confirm 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.