Grant County Hospice
Lancaster, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521540)
CMS process measure: 91.11 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (608) 723-6416 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 93% would definitely recommend Grant County Hospice, and it scored 91.11 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Grant County Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Lancaster, Wisconsin, in Grant County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether service is available.
Yes, Grant County Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521540, certified since May 27, 1992), so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This is a federal benefit and does not depend on the hospice's ownership type.
About this hospice
Grant County Hospice is a government-owned hospice based in Lancaster, Wisconsin, serving families in Grant County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 1992 (CCN 521540), and covers 17 ZIP codes from its Lancaster office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 93% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Grant County Hospice scored 91.11, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 76.4% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the available CMS data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify; no separate cost information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time this profile was compiled. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Grant County Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521540) and has been since May 27, 1992, so 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, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% 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 CMS composite process score is 91.11, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Grant County Hospice is government-owned. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it may be relevant to some families' preferences, and CMS quality data can be reviewed regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 1992.
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 generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean forgoing care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual 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 Grant County Hospice at (608) 723-6416 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Grant County Hospice directly at (608) 723-6416 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, and its certified service area — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Grant County Hospice (CCN 521540) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521540?state=WI to review its current CMS-published data.
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.