Grace Hospice
Minneapolis, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241595)
CMS process measure: 99.44 (state average 97.62 — above state average)
Serves: 150 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (612) 238-0034 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Grace Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.44 is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Grace Hospice serves 150 ZIP codes from its Minneapolis, Minnesota office in Hennepin County.
Yes, Grace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241595, since 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Grace Hospice is a non-profit hospice serving Minneapolis, Minnesota and the surrounding Hennepin County area, Medicare-certified since August 7, 2014 (CCN 241595). It has been an approved Medicare hospice provider for over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Grace Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience with the hospice as a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Grace Hospice scored 99.44, compared to a Minnesota state average of 97.62 — placing it above the state average. CMS also publishes a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 48.1% of patients.
Grace Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 150 ZIP codes, indicating a wide reach from its Minneapolis office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate a quality concern. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Grace Hospice?
Yes, Grace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241595, since August 2014), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Grace Hospice received a 4-star rating, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Grace Hospice's composite process score is 99.44, compared to the Minnesota state average of 97.62, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Grace Hospice serves 150 ZIP codes from its Minneapolis, Minnesota office in Hennepin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 150 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Grace Hospice is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can affect a hospice's mission and financial structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it for a fuller picture.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Grace Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 7, 2014.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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 curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support for symptoms and distress.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for Grace Hospice; please contact the hospice at (612) 238-0034 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Grace Hospice directly at (612) 238-0034 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to the state average on quality measures, and its service area, all of which can be checked on Medicare Care Compare, plus questions about care settings and services directly with the hospice at (612) 238-0034.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Grace Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241595?state=MN to confirm its current CMS ratings and details.
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.