Compassionate Care Hospice
Worthington, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241583)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (507) 372-7003 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Compassionate Care Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. The Minnesota state average composite process score is 97.62, but no comparison figure is reported for this hospice specifically.
Compassionate Care Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Worthington, Minnesota office in Nobles County.
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241583, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassionate Care Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota. It has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 2008, and is organized under an ownership type CMS classifies as "Other." According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Worthington office.
CMS collects family caregiver experiences through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, which typically reports a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who say they would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage who rate their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. For Compassionate Care Hospice, CMS has not published these CAHPS survey results, which often occurs when a hospice serves a small number of patients and does not meet the minimum count CMS requires for public reporting. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality \u2014 it simply means the data is not available.
CMS also publishes a composite process measure comparing quality-of-care processes to the state average. The Minnesota state average composite score is 97.62, but CMS has not reported a comparison figure ("not reported") for this hospice, again likely due to small sample size rather than any indication about care quality.
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 for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Compassionate Care Hospice?
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241583, since June 4, 2008). 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 for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small for public reporting; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the Minnesota state average composite process score as 97.62, but has not reported a comparison figure for Compassionate Care Hospice specifically.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Compassionate Care Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Worthington, Minnesota location in Nobles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, and families may want to ask the hospice directly about its structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Compassionate Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 2008.
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 curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Compassionate Care Hospice at (507) 372-7003 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
For information on how to begin care, contact Compassionate Care Hospice directly at (507) 372-7003 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, coverage areas, caregiver experience ratings, and how quality measures compare to state averages; contact Compassionate Care Hospice at (507) 372-7003 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official listing for Compassionate Care Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241583?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.