Hospice Care Of Illinois
Springfield, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141540)
CMS process measure: 97.42 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (217) 788-4663 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Care Of Illinois has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.42 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Hospice Care Of Illinois serves 97 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Illinois office in Sangamon County.
Yes, Hospice Care Of Illinois is Medicare-certified, with CCN 141540, certified since 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Care Of Illinois is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Springfield, Illinois, serving families in Sangamon County and the surrounding area. It is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since October 19, 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. These figures reflect family caregiver experience, not clinical outcomes.
On CMS's composite process measure, which captures whether recommended care processes were delivered, Hospice Care Of Illinois scored 97.42, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing this hospice above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 31.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per published data.
Hospice Care Of Illinois reports serving 97 ZIP codes from its Springfield office, indicating a broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting vintage; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Care Of Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141540, certified since 1990), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, family caregivers gave this hospice 4 stars overall, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% 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 measure score is 97.42, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Care Of Illinois reports serving 97 ZIP codes from its office in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 97 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality data should be considered alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Care Of Illinois has been Medicare-certified since October 19, 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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Hospice Care Of Illinois at (217) 788-4663 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 Hospice Care Of Illinois at (217) 788-4663 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, and the geographic service area — all of which are reported by CMS for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Care Of Illinois using CCN 141540 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141540?state=IL.
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.