Hospice Touch
Tomah, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521547)
CMS process measure: 99.47 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (608) 374-0250 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Touch holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 96% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.47, above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Hospice Touch serves 42 ZIP codes from its Tomah, Wisconsin office in Monroe County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospice Touch is Medicare-certified (CCN 521547, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Touch is a non-profit hospice based in Tomah, Wisconsin, serving families in Monroe County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 1993, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Hospice Touch a 5-star rating. Ninety-six percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and ninety-four percent gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, Hospice Touch scored 99.47, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 74.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on CMS's published measures.
Hospice Touch's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 42 ZIP codes from its Tomah office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate anything about quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Touch is Medicare-certified (CCN 521547) and has been since June 24, 1993. 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 Hospice Touch received a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 96% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 94% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hospice Touch scored 99.47 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to Wisconsin's state average of 96.57, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Hospice Touch serves 42 ZIP codes from its Tomah, Wisconsin office in Monroe County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Touch is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among many CMS reports, alongside caregiver survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Touch has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 1993.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care is focused on comfort for patients who have decided to stop 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 underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hospice Touch at (608) 374-0250 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Hospice Touch at (608) 374-0250 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance compared to the state average, and the size of the service area — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for further specifics, contact Hospice Touch at (608) 374-0250.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Hospice Touch's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521547?state=WI.
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.