Good Samaritan Hospice
Lawrenceville, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141640)
CMS process measure: 83 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 604-9203 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed for Good Samaritan Hospice reported that 87% would definitely recommend it, and 90% rated their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 83.00 is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Good Samaritan Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Lawrenceville, Illinois office in Lawrence County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Good Samaritan Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141640, certified since December 21, 2011). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Samaritan Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Lawrenceville, Illinois, serving families in Lawrence County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2011 (CCN 141640).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 87% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Good Samaritan Hospice scored 83.00, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22. This composite measure reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, such as timely assessments and symptom management steps. A related care index score of 6 and a rate of 43.8% for visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS. Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, that omission often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indication of poor quality.
Good Samaritan Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Lawrenceville office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Good Samaritan Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141640) since December 21, 2011, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 87% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Good Samaritan Hospice, and 90% rated their overall care 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-of-care score is 83.00, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22, based on published Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Good Samaritan Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Lawrenceville, Illinois location in Lawrence County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Good Samaritan Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can relate to organizational priorities, but CMS quality data should still be reviewed directly for care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2011.
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 is for those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 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 provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Good Samaritan Hospice at (800) 604-9203 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Good Samaritan Hospice directly at (800) 604-9203 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and its service area — all of which are covered in this profile using CMS data; for additional details, contact the hospice at (800) 604-9203.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Good Samaritan Hospice's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141640?state=IL.
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.