Interim Hospice And Palliative Care
Wausau, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521594)
CMS process measure: 98.41 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (715) 842-7707 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Interim Hospice And Palliative Care holds a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 84% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.41 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Interim Hospice And Palliative Care serves 66 ZIP codes from its Wausau, Wisconsin office in Marathon County.
Yes, Interim Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 521594, since April 23, 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving families in Marathon County and surrounding communities. The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 23, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 521594.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Interim Hospice And Palliative Care received a 3-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated the hospice a 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Interim Hospice And Palliative Care scored 98.41, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 78.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area spans 66 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Wausau office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current vintage of these figures. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond that is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 521594) since April 23, 2013, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice earned a 3-star rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.41, above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 78.9% of patients received visits in their final days.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Wausau, Wisconsin, in Marathon County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Interim Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS ratings.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 23, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for those who have stopped curative treatment and are focusing on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention, only changing its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Interim Hospice And Palliative Care at (715) 842-7707 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Interim Hospice And Palliative Care directly at (715) 842-7707 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered here using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Interim Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 521594) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521594?state=WI to confirm current ratings and details.
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.