Centracare Hospice
Redwood Falls, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241517)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.62 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (507) 637-4579 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 88% would definitely recommend Centracare Hospice, and 89% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Centracare Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Redwood Falls, Minnesota office in Redwood County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Centracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241517), certified since March 2, 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Centracare Hospice is a government-owned, Medicare-certified hospice based in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, serving families in Redwood County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 2, 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 88% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS did not publish a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data available; where that figure is not shown, it is often due to small numbers of surveyed patients and should not be taken as a sign of lower quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a defined set of care processes, Centracare Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Minnesota state average of 97.62 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 89.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per Care Compare data.
Centracare Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 28 ZIP codes served from its Redwood Falls office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm current details with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Centracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241517), certified since March 2, 1990, 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, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Centracare Hospice, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Centracare Hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to Minnesota's state average of 97.62, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 89.8% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Centracare Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, in Redwood County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Centracare Hospice is government-owned. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of caregiver experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Centracare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 2, 1990.
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 and quality of life when a person is no longer pursuing curative treatment and has a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for their comfort and well-being.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Centracare Hospice delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (507) 637-4579 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 Centracare Hospice at (507) 637-4579 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Centracare Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (507) 637-4579.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Centracare Hospice's official CMS profile, including CCN 241517, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241517?state=MN.
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.