Caringedge Hospice Hermantown
Hermantown, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241604)
CMS process measure: 91.3 (state average 97.62 — below state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (218) 723-8905 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for Caringedge Hospice Hermantown, but 81% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and its composite process score of 91.30 is below the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Caringedge Hospice Hermantown serves 23 ZIP codes from its Hermantown, Minnesota office in St. Louis County.
Yes, Caringedge Hospice Hermantown is Medicare-certified (CCN 241604, since 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caringedge Hospice Hermantown is a for-profit hospice agency based in Hermantown, Minnesota, serving families in St. Louis County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 3, 2019.
CMS has not published a CAHPS overall star rating for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed families is too small to report reliably; this is not an indication of poor quality. In the CAHPS family caregiver survey, 81% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Caringedge Hospice Hermantown scored 91.30, compared with a Minnesota state average of 97.62 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 79.1% of patients, and a care index score of 9.
The hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 23 ZIP codes from its Hermantown office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Caringedge Hospice Hermantown is Medicare-certified (CCN 241604) since July 3, 2019, 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 an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, but 81% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 79% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 91.30, which is below the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Hermantown, St. Louis County, Minnesota.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caringedge Hospice Hermantown is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not determine quality on its own, but CMS reports it alongside other measures for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 3, 2019, according to CMS records.
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 life-limiting illness who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the hospice at (218) 723-8905 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (218) 723-8905 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — all of which are covered above using CMS data; for specifics beyond this data, contact the hospice at (218) 723-8905.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caringedge Hospice Hermantown directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241604?state=MN using CCN 241604.
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.