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Henderson County Health Department Hospice

Gladstone, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141631)

Family caregiver rating (CAHPS): not yet published by CMS
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (309) 627-2812 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score comparison for Henderson County Health Department Hospice, often due to small patient survey counts. The Illinois state average composite score is 96.22, but no comparison figure is available for this hospice.

Henderson County Health Department Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its office in Gladstone, Illinois, in Henderson County.

Yes, Henderson County Health Department Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 141631, certified since June 11, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.

About this hospice

Henderson County Health Department Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Gladstone, Illinois, in Henderson County. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since June 11, 2009 (CCN 141631).

CMS collects family caregiver experiences through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, which reports a star rating and the percentage of families who would definitely recommend the hospice, along with the percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10 overall. For this hospice, CMS has not published these CAHPS survey results, which often occurs when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients rather than reflecting the quality of care provided.

CMS also publishes a composite process measure score that reflects how consistently a hospice performs recommended care processes, compared against a state average. The Illinois state average composite score is 96.22, but CMS has not published a comparison figure for this hospice, and the data indicates this comparison is 'not reported.' As with the survey data, an unpublished measure does not imply poor performance — it typically reflects limited data availability.

Based on CMS Care Compare records, Henderson County Health Department Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Gladstone office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.

All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?

Yes. Henderson County Health Department Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141631) since June 11, 2009, 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 is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indicator of care quality.

How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?

CMS has not published a composite process score comparison for this hospice; the Illinois state average composite score is 96.22, but no comparison value is available for this location.

What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?

According to CMS data, this hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Gladstone, Illinois office in Henderson County.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 5 this hospice reports serving.

Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?

This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can relate to organizational structure and mission, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed for care performance information.

How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?

This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 11, 2009, according to CMS records.

What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?

Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care is generally 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 focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, as hospice teams continue to manage symptoms and support patients and families.

Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?

The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (309) 627-2812 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; contact the hospice at (309) 627-2812 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?

Families may wish to ask about CAHPS survey results, composite quality scores, service area, and ownership type; for specifics not covered by this data, contact the hospice at (309) 627-2812 and review Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?

You can look up Henderson County Health Department Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141631?state=IL to confirm current CMS-reported 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.