Caretenders Hospice
Rolling Mdws, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141665)
CMS process measure: 98.51 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 635-6199 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Caretenders Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its composite process measure of 98.51 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Caretenders Hospice serves 59 ZIP codes from its office in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, in Cook County.
Yes, Caretenders Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141665, since October 26, 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caretenders Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, serving families in Cook County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 2015 (CCN 141665).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, and percentage rating the hospice 9-10 are all currently unavailable on Medicare Care Compare. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet published the data.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Caretenders Hospice scored 98.51, above the Illinois state average of 96.22. Its care index score is listed at 10, and 70.4% of patients had visits in the last days of life recorded, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Caretenders Hospice's service area covers 59 ZIP codes from its Rolling Meadows office, giving it a fairly broad reach across the surrounding region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the Care Compare listing for the most current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caretenders Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141665) since October 26, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.51, above the Illinois state average of 96.22, and its care index score is listed as 10, with 70.4% of patients having visits recorded in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Caretenders Hospice serves 59 ZIP codes from its office in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, in Cook County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caretenders Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 2015.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients generally expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Caretenders Hospice at (847) 635-6199 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Caretenders Hospice directly at (847) 635-6199 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs are met; contact Caretenders Hospice at (847) 635-6199 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Caretenders Hospice's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141665?state=IL.
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.