Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc
Belleville, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141504)
CMS process measure: 99.01 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 210 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (618) 235-1703 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.01 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc serves 210 ZIP codes from its Belleville, IL office in St. Clair County. This reflects the service area reported to CMS Care Compare.
Yes, Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 141504, since August 1984). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Belleville, Illinois, serving families in St. Clair County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since August 1984, meaning it has operated under Medicare's hospice conditions of participation for several decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.01, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 69.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc reports serving 210 ZIP codes from its Belleville office, indicating a broad service area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN 141504, effective August 1984, 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 data shows a 4-star rating, with 88% of family caregivers 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 score is 99.01, above the Illinois state average of 96.22, and CMS lists a care index score of 10 and 69.5% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 210 ZIP codes from its Belleville, IL location in St. Clair County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 210 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data, but it doesn't by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 1984.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice does not mean giving up care. It shifts the focus from curing an illness to providing comfort, symptom relief, and support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc at (618) 235-1703 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (618) 235-1703 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and available support services — you can review this hospice's published figures and confirm details by calling (618) 235-1703.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141504?state=IL to confirm current CMS-reported information.
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.