Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice
Marquette, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231553)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.27 — above state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (906) 225-7760 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 95% would definitely recommend Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice, and 90% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Marquette, Michigan office, in Marquette County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231553), since October 30, 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice is a non-profit hospice serving Marquette, Michigan and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 30, 1992 (CCN 231553).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported strong experiences: 95% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating figure in this data set, though the underlying survey responses are positive.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Michigan state average of 97.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 94.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on this same CMS data.
Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 22 ZIP codes from its Marquette, Michigan office, in Marquette County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231553) since October 30, 1992, 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 CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, 95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their experience 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 100.00, compared to a Michigan state average of 97.27, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 94.3% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 22 ZIP codes from its Marquette, Michigan location in Marquette County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can reflect an organization's mission and priorities, but CMS quality data should be reviewed regardless of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 30, 1992.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
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?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice at (906) 225-7760 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice at (906) 225-7760 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are staffed in a patient's final days, and how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (906) 225-7760.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231553?state=MI using CCN 231553.
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.