Good Shepherd Hospice
Hendricks, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241540)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (507) 275-3134 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Good Shepherd Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. Its CMS care index score is 9, and the Minnesota state average composite process score is 97.62 for comparison.
Good Shepherd Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its office in Hendricks, Minnesota, in Lincoln County.
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 241540, certified since 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Hendricks, Minnesota, serving families in Lincoln County. Its ownership is classified by CMS as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since April 8, 1994, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Good Shepherd Hospice has a care index score of 9. CMS has not published a composite process measure score, family caregiver CAHPS star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This absence of published figures often reflects a small number of surveyed patients or families rather than any indication of the quality of care provided, and families should not interpret missing data as a negative signal. For context, the Minnesota state average composite process score is 97.62, though no comparison figure is available for this hospice specifically.
Good Shepherd Hospice serves a service area covering 6 ZIP codes from its Hendricks, Minnesota office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact Good Shepherd Hospice directly and to review the most current information on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241540) since April 8, 1994. 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 for Good Shepherd Hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 9 for Good Shepherd Hospice, but has not published a composite process score for direct comparison. The Minnesota state average composite process score is 97.62.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Good Shepherd Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Hendricks, Minnesota office in Lincoln County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Good Shepherd Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures are the more direct way to assess care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Good Shepherd Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 8, 1994.
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 specifically for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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 medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Good Shepherd Hospice at (507) 275-3134 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Good Shepherd Hospice directly at (507) 275-3134 to discuss how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare, along with a direct conversation with the hospice at (507) 275-3134.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Good Shepherd Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241540?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.