Ecumen Hospice
Shoreview, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241557)
CMS process measure: 98.75 (state average 97.62 — above state average)
Serves: 207 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (651) 714-0200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ecumen Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.75 is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Ecumen Hospice serves 207 ZIP codes from its Shoreview, Minnesota office in Ramsey County. Families in this broad surrounding area may be eligible for its services.
Yes, Ecumen Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241557), certified since August 15, 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ecumen Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Shoreview, Minnesota, serving families in Ramsey County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 15, 1996 (CCN 241557).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Ecumen Hospice received a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Ecumen Hospice scored 98.75, compared to the Minnesota state average of 97.62 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 70.4% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, according to Care Compare data.
Ecumen Hospice's service area covers 207 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Shoreview office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often simply due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. Families are encouraged to review the full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ecumen Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241557) since August 15, 1996, 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?
Caregivers gave Ecumen Hospice a 4-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% 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 98.75, above the Minnesota state average of 97.62; CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 70.4% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ecumen Hospice serves 207 ZIP codes from its Shoreview, Minnesota office in Ramsey County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 207 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ecumen Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among several, and CMS quality data and caregiver survey results provide additional context regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ecumen Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 15, 1996.
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 generally for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where Ecumen Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (651) 714-0200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care with Ecumen Hospice, contact them directly at (651) 714-0200 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated — Ecumen Hospice can be reached at (651) 714-0200 to discuss specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ecumen Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241557?state=MN to confirm its current ratings and details.
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.