Hillside Hospice
Beaver Dam, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521518)
CMS process measure: 83.33 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (920) 887-4050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Hillside Hospice 81% of the time, with 82% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Hillside Hospice scored 83.33, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Hillside Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Beaver Dam, Wisconsin office in Dodge County.
Yes, Hillside Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521518, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hillside Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, serving families in Dodge County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Hillside Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 1988.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 81% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Hillside Hospice scored 83.33, compared with a Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 84.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, and a care index score of 9. These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available and can change as CMS updates its data.
Hillside Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 21 ZIP codes from its Beaver Dam office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is included here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with questions about care specifics not captured in this data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hillside Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 521518, certified since April 13, 1988; 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, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hillside Hospice, and 82% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hillside Hospice's composite process score is 83.33, compared with 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?
CMS data shows Hillside Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Beaver Dam, Wisconsin office in Dodge County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hillside Hospice is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hillside Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 1988.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for people with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Hillside Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (920) 887-4050 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Hillside Hospice directly at (920) 887-4050 to ask how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing where CMS has published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hillside Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521518?state=WI to confirm current CMS 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.