Glacial Ridge Hospice
Glenwood, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241502)
CMS process measure: 95 (state average 97.62 — below state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (320) 634-2221 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey gave Glacial Ridge Hospice high marks: 95% said they would definitely recommend it, and 92% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 95.00, which is below the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Glacial Ridge Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Glenwood, Minnesota office in Pope County.
Yes, Glacial Ridge Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241502, since 1984); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Glacial Ridge Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Glenwood, Minnesota, serving Pope County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 1984 (CCN 241502).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers reported a strong experience with this hospice: 95% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 92% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Glacial Ridge Hospice scored 95.00, which falls below the Minnesota state average of 97.62. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 50.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data provided.
Glacial Ridge Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Glenwood, Minnesota office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice at (320) 634-2221 or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Glacial Ridge Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241502) since October 25, 1984, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 95.00, which is below the Minnesota state average of 97.62. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 50.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Glacial Ridge Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Glenwood, Minnesota location in Pope County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Glacial Ridge Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can affect organizational priorities, but CMS quality data should be reviewed regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 1984.
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 for people who are nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Glacial Ridge Hospice at (320) 634-2221 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Glacial Ridge Hospice directly at (320) 634-2221 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on quality measures compared to the state average, what areas it serves, and how to start care — many of these can be discussed directly with the hospice at (320) 634-2221.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Glacial Ridge Hospice (CCN 241502) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241502?state=MN.
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.