Hospice: Chadron Hospital
Chadron, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281521)
CMS process measure: 97.3 (state average 97.56 — at state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (308) 432-5521 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Hospice: Chadron Hospital 96% of the time, and the hospice's composite quality score of 97.30 is at the Nebraska state average of 97.56. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Hospice: Chadron Hospital serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Chadron, Nebraska, in Dawes County.
Yes, Hospice: Chadron Hospital is Medicare-certified (CCN 281521), certified since 1995; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice: Chadron Hospital is a non-profit hospice based in Chadron, Nebraska, serving families in Dawes County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 1995.
CMS's CAHPS family caregiver survey reports that 96% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which is often due to smaller patient survey counts and does not indicate anything negative about quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 97.30, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.56 for Nebraska. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 56.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the published data.
Hospice: Chadron Hospital's service area, as reflected in Care Compare data, spans 13 ZIP codes reachable from its Chadron office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice: Chadron Hospital is Medicare-certified (CCN 281521, certified since October 3, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process measure score is 97.30, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.56 for Nebraska.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Chadron, Nebraska, in Dawes County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice: Chadron Hospital is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but CMS reports it as part of the hospice's public record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 1995, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather choosing a different kind of care centered on comfort and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice: Chadron Hospital at (308) 432-5521 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: Chadron Hospital at (308) 432-5521 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures here and contact it directly at (308) 432-5521 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice: Chadron Hospital directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281521?state=NE using CCN 281521.
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.