In-Home Care Connection Hospice Services
Princeton, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141711)
CMS process measure: 84.05 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 69 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (815) 993-5374 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 90% would definitely recommend In-Home Care Connection Hospice Services, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 84.05, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
In-Home Care Connection Hospice Services serves 69 ZIP codes from its office in Princeton, Illinois, in Bureau County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location is included.
Yes, In-Home Care Connection Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 141711), certified since June 17, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they qualify.
About this hospice
In-Home Care Connection Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice based in Princeton, Illinois, serving families in Bureau County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 2021.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 90% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall star rating figure separate from these results for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scored 84.05, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 66.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the available data.
In-Home Care Connection Hospice Services serves a broad area, covering 69 ZIP codes from its Princeton, IL office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. In-Home Care Connection Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 141711) since June 17, 2021, 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, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 84.05, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 69 ZIP codes from its Princeton, IL office in Bureau County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 69 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but families may want to review the CMS survey results and quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 2021, 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, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact In-Home Care Connection Hospice Services at (815) 993-5374 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (815) 993-5374 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data; for further specifics, contact the hospice at (815) 993-5374.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up In-Home Care Connection Hospice Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141711?state=IL to confirm current CMS 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.