Compassus Wausau
Plover, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521532)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (715) 204-3440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Compassus Wausau an overall rating of 3 stars, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Compassus Wausau serves 59 ZIP codes from its office in Plover, Wisconsin, in Portage County.
Yes, Compassus Wausau is Medicare-certified (CCN 521532), certified since 1991; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus Wausau, located in Plover, Wisconsin (Portage County), is a for-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 1991. This means the provider has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Compassus Wausau an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Compassus Wausau scored 100.00, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 82.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the same data set.
Compassus Wausau's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 59 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Plover office.
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 due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassus Wausau is Medicare-certified (CCN 521532) and has been since March 1, 1991. 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?
Family caregivers gave Compassus Wausau an overall rating of 3 stars, with 84% 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?
Compassus Wausau's composite process score is 100.00, above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Compassus Wausau serves 59 ZIP codes from its office in Plover, Wisconsin, in Portage County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus Wausau is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Compassus Wausau has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 1991.
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.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice does not mean giving up; it means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact Compassus Wausau at (715) 204-3440 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps. Please contact Compassus Wausau at (715) 204-3440 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and what services are included — Compassus Wausau can be reached at (715) 204-3440 for specifics, and CMS Care Compare offers additional comparison data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus Wausau directly using its CCN 521532 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521532?state=WI.
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.