First Health Hospice Llc
Oak Brook, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141718)
CMS process measure: 99.04 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (561) 234-7084 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for First Health Hospice LLC, often because too few patients were surveyed. However, its CMS composite process score of 99.04 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
First Health Hospice LLC serves 74 ZIP codes from its Oak Brook, Illinois office in DuPage County.
Yes, First Health Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 141718, since April 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
First Health Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Oak Brook, Illinois, serving families in DuPage County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 6, 2022 (CCN 141718).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes that were documented as delivered, First Health Hospice LLC scored 99.04, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 81.1% of patients received visits from the care team in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
First Health Hospice LLC's service area, as reported by CMS, spans 74 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage CMS most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. First Health Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 141718) as of April 6, 2022, 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for First Health Hospice LLC, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.04, above the Illinois state average of 96.22, and CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 81.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS, First Health Hospice LLC serves 74 ZIP codes from its Oak Brook, Illinois location in DuPage County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 74 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
First Health Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 6, 2022.
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 rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care for comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact First Health Hospice LLC at (561) 234-7084 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact First Health Hospice LLC at (561) 234-7084 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, service area, family caregiver survey results, and how care is coordinated; contact First Health Hospice LLC at (561) 234-7084 for details specific to your needs.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up First Health Hospice LLC (CCN 141718) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141718?state=IL to review its current CMS-reported quality 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.