Iroquois Memorial Hospice
Watseka, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141616)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (815) 432-0185 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Iroquois Memorial Hospice a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. CMS lists the composite process measure comparison to the Illinois state average as not reported for this hospice.
Iroquois Memorial Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Watseka, Illinois office in Iroquois County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Iroquois Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 141616, certified since November 4, 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Iroquois Memorial Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Watseka, Illinois, in Iroquois County. Its ownership type is listed by CMS as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 2004, meaning it has served patients under the Medicare hospice benefit for two decades.
According to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Among respondents, 87% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family members who cared for patients served by this hospice.
CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 76.4%. A composite process measure comparison to the Illinois state average is listed by CMS as "not reported" for this hospice, so no direct comparison can be made at this time; this does not necessarily indicate lower quality, and may reflect limited data availability.
Iroquois Memorial Hospice reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Watseka office, indicating a moderately broad service area across the surrounding region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is included here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and consult Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Iroquois Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141616), certified since November 4, 2004, 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 gives this hospice a 4-star rating, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the composite process measure comparison to the Illinois state average as "not reported" for this hospice. Its reported care index score is 8, and 76.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Iroquois Memorial Hospice reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Watseka, Illinois office in Iroquois County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS's quality and survey data are the more direct measures of a patient's experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Iroquois Memorial Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 2004.
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 specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (815) 432-0185 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Iroquois Memorial Hospice directly at (815) 432-0185 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how visits are scheduled, what services are included, and how quality is measured — Iroquois Memorial Hospice can be reached at (815) 432-0185 to discuss these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Iroquois Memorial Hospice (CCN 141616) directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141616?state=IL.
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.