Compassus-Chicago
Dekalb, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141623)
CMS process measure: 97 (state average 96.22 — at state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (815) 220-1390 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Compassus-Chicago 81% of the time, and the hospice scored 97.00 on CMS's composite process measure, about at the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Compassus-Chicago serves 53 ZIP codes from its Dekalb, Illinois office in LaSalle County.
Yes, Compassus-Chicago is Medicare-certified (CCN 141623, certified since October 20, 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus-Chicago is a for-profit hospice provider based in Dekalb, Illinois (LaSalle County), Medicare-certified since October 20, 2005 (CMS Certification Number 141623). The information below comes from CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent published survey and quality-measure vintage available for this hospice.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 81% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated the hospice experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, so no star value is stated here.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Compassus-Chicago scored 97.00, which CMS characterizes as at the state average compared to Illinois's average score of 96.22. A related care index score of 10 and a measure showing 85.4% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS for this hospice.
Compassus-Chicago's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 53 ZIP codes surrounding its Dekalb office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review the official CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus-Chicago is Medicare-certified (CCN 141623) since October 20, 2005, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Compassus-Chicago scored 97.00 on CMS's composite process measure, which is at the Illinois state average of 96.22.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Compassus-Chicago serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in Dekalb, Illinois (LaSalle County).
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus-Chicago is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality of care, but families may want to weigh it alongside CMS survey and quality-measure results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 20, 2005.
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 curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life for the patient and support for the family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Compassus-Chicago at (815) 220-1390 or 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 Compassus-Chicago at (815) 220-1390 for guidance on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are staffed near the end of life, and the hospice's service area — you can also ask Compassus-Chicago directly at (815) 220-1390.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus-Chicago directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141623?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.