Horizon Public Health
Alexandria, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241548)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.62 — above state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (320) 763-6018 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Horizon Public Health has a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 91% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Horizon Public Health serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Alexandria, Minnesota, in Douglas County.
Yes, Horizon Public Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 241548), certified since 1995; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Horizon Public Health is a government-owned hospice based in Alexandria, Minnesota, serving families in Douglas County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 11, 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who participated in the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Horizon Public Health a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-one percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90 percent rated their experience with the hospice at 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Horizon Public Health scored 100.00, placing it above the Minnesota state average of 97.62. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 81.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
Horizon Public Health's service area currently spans 39 ZIP codes, based on CMS records.
All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare, since CMS updates this information periodically. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Horizon Public Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 241548), certified since February 11, 1995, 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 gives Horizon Public Health a 5-star rating, with 91% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Minnesota state average of 97.62, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 81.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Horizon Public Health serves 39 ZIP codes from its Alexandria, Minnesota office in Douglas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Horizon Public Health is government-owned; ownership type is one factor CMS publishes, but it should be considered alongside CAHPS ratings and quality measures rather than on its own.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Horizon Public Health has been Medicare-certified since February 11, 1995.
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 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?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than pursuing treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Horizon Public Health at (320) 763-6018 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The published CMS data does not describe the intake process; contact Horizon Public Health directly at (320) 763-6018 and verify eligibility and enrollment steps on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and ownership type — all of which are published on Medicare Care Compare and can be discussed by calling (320) 763-6018.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Horizon Public Health's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241548?state=MN.
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.