Good Samaritan Society Hospice
Nisswa, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241581)
CMS process measure: 99.23 (state average 97.62 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (218) 963-9452 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 82% would definitely recommend Good Samaritan Society Hospice, and 76% rated their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 99.23 is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Good Samaritan Society Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Nisswa, Minnesota office in Crow Wing County. Families in this broader area may be eligible for its services, though contacting the hospice directly is the best way to confirm coverage.
Yes, Good Samaritan Society Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 241581, certified since January 26, 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Samaritan Society Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Nisswa, Minnesota, serving Crow Wing County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since January 26, 2007 (CCN 241581).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided; families are encouraged to review the full survey results on Medicare Care Compare.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — this hospice scored 99.23, compared to a Minnesota state average of 97.62, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and notes that 76.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data supplied.
Good Samaritan Society Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Nisswa office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families in the region.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided and may reflect a specific reporting period. Where a measure is not included here, CMS may not have published it for this hospice, often due to small patient survey counts — this does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Good Samaritan Society Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241581) since January 26, 2007, 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, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their overall experience a 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 99.23, compared to a Minnesota state average of 97.62 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 28 ZIP codes from its Nisswa, Minnesota office in Crow Wing 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?
Good Samaritan Society Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among many that families may consider, alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 26, 2007.
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 for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (218) 963-9452 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data doesn't cover intake steps; contact Good Samaritan Society Hospice directly at (218) 963-9452 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, how care processes compare to state averages, service area, and staff availability — you can review this hospice's published measures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (218) 963-9452 for anything not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Good Samaritan Society Hospice (CCN 241581) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241581?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.