Hands Of God Hospice
Springfield, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141725)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (217) 284-9070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Hands Of God Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Hands Of God Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Illinois office in Sangamon county.
Yes, Hands Of God Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141725), certified since September 15, 2023; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hands Of God Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 2023. CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data available to us, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Hands Of God Hospice, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Hands Of God Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice in the published data.
Hands Of God Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 15 ZIP codes from its Springfield office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures beyond that are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most recent updates; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hands Of God Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141725) since September 15, 2023, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hands Of God Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Illinois office in Sangamon County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data available; you can contact the hospice at (217) 284-9070 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 2023, according to CMS data.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a doctor has certified a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hands Of God Hospice at (217) 284-9070 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Hands Of God Hospice directly at (217) 284-9070 to learn about their process for starting care, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about staffing, services offered, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports families; contact Hands Of God Hospice at (217) 284-9070 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hands Of God Hospice (CCN 141725) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141725?state=IL to see the latest CMS-published information.
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.