Caringedge Hospice Of Minot
Minot, ND · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 351518)
CMS process measure: 96.67 (state average 98.41 — below state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (701) 240-9834 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caringedge Hospice Of Minot received a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.67 is below the North Dakota state average of 98.41.
Caringedge Hospice Of Minot serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Minot, North Dakota, in Ward County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Caringedge Hospice Of Minot is Medicare-certified, with CCN 351518, certified since April 3, 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caringedge Hospice Of Minot is a for-profit hospice agency based in Minot, North Dakota, serving Ward County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 2019, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 351518.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Caringedge Hospice Of Minot a 5-star CAHPS rating. Among survey respondents, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers who completed the CMS Hospice CAHPS survey.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Caringedge Hospice Of Minot scored 96.67, which is below the North Dakota state average of 98.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and notes that 69.2% of patients received visits from staff during the final days of life, as measured by CMS.
Caringedge Hospice Of Minot's service area, per CMS data, covers 35 ZIP codes from its Minot office. 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. Where a specific measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caringedge Hospice Of Minot is Medicare-certified (CCN 351518) since April 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?
Family caregivers gave Caringedge Hospice Of Minot a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 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 96.67, which is below the North Dakota state average of 98.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows it serves 35 ZIP codes from its Minot, North Dakota office in Ward County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caringedge Hospice Of Minot is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality and survey measures are separate indicators worth reviewing alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 2019.
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 rather than cure for people generally expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing 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 care settings; please contact Caringedge Hospice Of Minot at (701) 240-9834 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe intake steps; contact Caringedge Hospice Of Minot directly at (701) 240-9834 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm specifics by calling (701) 240-9834.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caringedge Hospice Of Minot directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/351518?state=ND to confirm current CMS 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.