Dover Hospice Il Chicago Metro, Llc
Woodridge, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141705)
CMS process measure: 91.67 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (815) 630-2279 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Dover Hospice IL Chicago Metro, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scores 91.67, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Dover Hospice IL Chicago Metro serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Woodridge, Illinois, in Dupage County.
Yes, Dover Hospice IL Chicago Metro, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 141705, since July 21, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dover Hospice IL Chicago Metro, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Woodridge, Illinois, serving Dupage County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2020 (CCN 141705).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, often because the number of surveyed patients was too small to report. This is not evidence of poor quality — it simply means the data is not available.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice: 91.67, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 73.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the CMS data set.
Dover Hospice IL Chicago Metro serves 28 ZIP codes from its Woodridge office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions about services, staffing, or how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Dover Hospice IL Chicago Metro, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 141705) since July 21, 2020, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure is 91.67, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 73.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Woodridge, Illinois, in Dupage County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, and families should look at the CMS quality data available for each provider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2020.
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 stopped curative treatment and have a prognosis of six months or less to live, focusing on comfort.
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, but it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (815) 630-2279 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not detail the enrollment process; contact the hospice directly at (815) 630-2279 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality measures, staffing, service area, and how care needs are addressed — contact the hospice at (815) 630-2279 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Dover Hospice IL Chicago Metro, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141705?state=IL using CCN 141705.
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.