Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois
Galesburg, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141581)
CMS process measure: 98.27 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 178 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (309) 342-3007 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.27 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois serves 178 ZIP codes from its Galesburg, Illinois office in Knox County.
Yes, Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141581, since 1995). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois is a for-profit hospice based in Galesburg, Illinois, serving families in Knox County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 17, 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 98.27, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 71.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, one of several measures CMS uses to describe care patterns near end of life.
This hospice reports serving 178 ZIP codes from its Galesburg office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost figures are provided here beyond that basic fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small numbers of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141581), certified since May 17, 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 Care Compare data shows a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 87% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 98.27, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it above the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 178 ZIP codes from its Galesburg, Illinois office in Knox County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 178 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality data is the more direct measure of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 17, 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 focused on comfort for those who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
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 Compassus - Northwest Illinois at (309) 342-3007 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (309) 342-3007 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey ratings, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care needs will be met; contacting the hospice at (309) 342-3007 and reviewing its Medicare Care Compare profile can help answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141581?state=IL to review its official CMS-reported data.
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.