Hope Hospice And Palliative Care
Medford, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521517)
CMS process measure: 89.78 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (715) 748-3434 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hope Hospice And Palliative Care a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 89.78, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Hope Hospice And Palliative Care serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Medford, Wisconsin, in Taylor County.
Yes, Hope Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 521517, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hope Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Medford, Wisconsin, serving Taylor County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 1988, and holds CCN 521517.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-five percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% rated it 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families during the CMS survey period.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 89.78, 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 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 88.6% of patients, per the published data.
Hope Hospice And Palliative Care's service area, as listed on Care Compare, includes 43 ZIP codes radiating from its Medford office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hope Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 521517) since April 29, 1988, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star rating, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 93% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 89.78, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57, putting it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports visits occurred in the last days of life for 88.6% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Medford, Wisconsin, in Taylor County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hope Hospice And Palliative Care is operated as a for-profit organization. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own — CMS's survey and process measures give a more direct picture of a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 1988.
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 for patients who have chosen 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?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive active medical attention aimed at comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hope Hospice And Palliative Care at (715) 748-3434 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Hope Hospice And Palliative Care directly at (715) 748-3434 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures compared to the state average, and the size of its service area — all of which are reported for this hospice above; for specifics about services and staffing, contact Hope Hospice And Palliative Care at (715) 748-3434.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hope Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 521517) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521517?state=WI to see the latest CMS-published figures.
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.