Chicago Hope & Palliative Healthcare Inc
Palos Hills, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141667)
CMS process measure: 76 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (708) 598-2509 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommend) for Chicago Hope & Palliative Healthcare Inc. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 76.00, compared with the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it below the state average.
Chicago Hope & Palliative Healthcare Inc serves 41 ZIP codes from its Palos Hills, IL office in Cook County.
Yes, Chicago Hope & Palliative Healthcare Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 141667, since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Chicago Hope & Palliative Healthcare Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Palos Hills, Illinois, serving families in Cook County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2016, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice services covered by Medicare.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This gap often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Chicago Hope & Palliative Healthcare Inc scored 76.00, compared with the Illinois state average of 96.22 — below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 17.5% of patients received visits in their last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 41 ZIP codes from its Palos Hills office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review current figures on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Chicago Hope & Palliative Healthcare Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 141667) since March 3, 2016, 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 (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 76.00 versus the Illinois state average of 96.22, which is below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 and reports 17.5% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 41 ZIP codes from its Palos Hills, Illinois office in Cook County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Chicago Hope & Palliative Healthcare Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2016.
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 people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (708) 598-2509 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; contact the hospice at (708) 598-2509 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, service area, staffing availability, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (708) 598-2509 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Chicago Hope & Palliative Healthcare Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141667?state=IL to review its 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.