Horizon Homecare And Hospice
Milwaukee, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521531)
CMS process measure: 98.22 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 111 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (414) 365-8300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Horizon Homecare And Hospice received 3 stars in the CMS family caregiver survey, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.22 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Horizon Homecare And Hospice serves 111 ZIP codes from its Milwaukee, WI office in Milwaukee County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Horizon Homecare And Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 521531, certified since 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Horizon Homecare And Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving families throughout Milwaukee County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 1990.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Horizon Homecare And Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Horizon Homecare And Hospice scored 98.22, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 64.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Horizon Homecare And Hospice reports serving 111 ZIP codes from its Milwaukee office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS and with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Horizon Homecare And Hospice?
Yes, Horizon Homecare And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521531) and has been since September 13, 1990. 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, Horizon Homecare And Hospice received 3 stars, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Horizon Homecare And Hospice's CMS composite process score is 98.22, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 64.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Horizon Homecare And Hospice reports serving 111 ZIP codes from its Milwaukee, Wisconsin office in Milwaukee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 111 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Horizon Homecare And Hospice is a non-profit organization, according to CMS records. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but families can review the survey and process scores above alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Horizon Homecare And Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 1990.
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 people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor has certified a limited life expectancy. Both focus on comfort, but hospice is specifically for end-of-life care.
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 care, support, or attention — hospice teams continue to provide medical, emotional, and spiritual care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact Horizon Homecare And Hospice at (414) 365-8300 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 Horizon Homecare And Hospice at (414) 365-8300 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what area it serves, and how to begin care — Horizon Homecare And Hospice can be reached at (414) 365-8300 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Horizon Homecare And Hospice (CCN 521531) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521531?state=WI to review its current CMS ratings and measures.
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.