Commonheart Hospice
Waukesha, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521578)
CMS process measure: 95.17 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 101 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (920) 206-6202 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Commonheart Hospice received a 2-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 73% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process-of-care score of 95.17 is below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Commonheart Hospice serves 101 ZIP codes from its Waukesha, Wisconsin office in Waukesha County.
Yes, Commonheart Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521578, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Commonheart Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, serving Waukesha County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since October 19, 2006 (CCN 521578).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Commonheart Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among those surveyed, 73% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 72% rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Commonheart Hospice scored 95.17, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 82.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the published data.
Commonheart Hospice's service area spans 101 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Waukesha 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 are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this provider, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than an indicator of care quality. Families are encouraged to review the full Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Commonheart Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521578) since October 19, 2006, 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?
On the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Commonheart Hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 73% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 72% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Commonheart Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 95.17, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Commonheart Hospice serves 101 ZIP codes from its Waukesha County office in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 101 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Commonheart Hospice is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS-published measures families may want to consider alongside survey results and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Commonheart Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 19, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Commonheart Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (920) 206-6202 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Commonheart Hospice directly at (920) 206-6202 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how to begin care — contact Commonheart Hospice at (920) 206-6202 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Commonheart Hospice's official CMS Care Compare listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521578?state=WI to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.