Journeycare - Deerfield
Deerfield, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141527)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 188 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (844) 656-8763 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Journeycare - Deerfield 3 stars on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Journeycare - Deerfield serves 188 ZIP codes from its office in Deerfield, Illinois, in Lake County.
Yes, Journeycare - Deerfield is Medicare-certified (CCN 141527, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Journeycare - Deerfield is a for-profit hospice provider located in Deerfield, Lake County, Illinois, certified by Medicare since April 10, 1989. This long tenure means the hospice has been serving Medicare beneficiaries in the region for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Journeycare - Deerfield an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the direct experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended clinical processes, Journeycare - Deerfield scored 100.00, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 47.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to available data.
Journeycare - Deerfield serves a wide area, covering 188 ZIP codes from its Deerfield office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Journeycare - Deerfield is Medicare-certified (CCN 141527) since April 10, 1989. 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?
Family caregivers gave Journeycare - Deerfield a 3-star rating on the CAHPS Hospice Survey, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Journeycare - Deerfield's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Journeycare - Deerfield serves 188 ZIP codes from its Deerfield, Illinois location in Lake County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 188 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Journeycare - Deerfield is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, which is best assessed through CMS survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Journeycare - Deerfield has been Medicare-certified since April 10, 1989.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for people believed to be in the last months of life, typically once curative treatment has stopped, while palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment.
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 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?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Journeycare - Deerfield at (844) 656-8763 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Journeycare - Deerfield at (844) 656-8763 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the areas it serves; contact Journeycare - Deerfield at (844) 656-8763 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Journeycare - Deerfield's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141527?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.