Compassus Northern Wisconsin
Arbor Vitae, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521509)
CMS process measure: 97.95 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (715) 301-7200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Compassus Northern Wisconsin has a 4-star CMS CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 88% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.95 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Compassus Northern Wisconsin serves 67 ZIP codes from its office in Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, in Vilas County.
Yes, Compassus Northern Wisconsin is Medicare-certified, with CCN 521509, certified since 1986. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus Northern Wisconsin is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, serving Vilas County and the surrounding region. The hospice is for-profit and has been Medicare-certified since August 7, 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core hospice care processes, Compassus Northern Wisconsin scored 97.95, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 77.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, as measured by CMS.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 67 ZIP codes from its Arbor Vitae office.
Hospice care for eligible patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; no cost information beyond this is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than an indicator of care quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus Northern Wisconsin is Medicare-certified (CCN 521509) and has been since August 7, 1986. 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.95, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and 77.0% of patients receiving visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 67 ZIP codes from its office in Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, in Vilas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus Northern Wisconsin is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality; CMS survey and process measures are a more direct indicator of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 7, 1986.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy 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 curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean abandoning care — pain management, symptom relief, and emotional support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Compassus Northern Wisconsin at (715) 301-7200 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe enrollment steps; please contact Compassus Northern Wisconsin at (715) 301-7200 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all information available for this hospice via CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus Northern Wisconsin directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521509?state=WI to confirm current CMS 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.