Lakewood Health System Hospice
Staples, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241559)
CMS process measure: 86.75 (state average 97.62 — below state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (218) 894-8080 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 93% would definitely recommend Lakewood Health System Hospice, and 87% rated their care a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 86.75 compared with Minnesota's state average of 97.62, placing it below the state average.
Lakewood Health System Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Staples, Minnesota office in Todd County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Lakewood Health System Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241559), certified since August 6, 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lakewood Health System Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Staples, Minnesota, serving families in Todd County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since August 6, 1996, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 241559.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 93% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Lakewood Health System Hospice scored 86.75, compared with a Minnesota state average of 97.62 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 9 and a visits-in-the-last-days-of-life measure of 37.4% are also reported by CMS for this hospice.
Lakewood Health System Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 28 ZIP codes from its Staples, Minnesota office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current vintage. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as that information is not included in the CMS data used to build it.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lakewood Health System Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 241559, certified since August 6, 1996, 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 Hospice Survey, 93% of responding family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 86.75, compared with a Minnesota state average of 97.62, placing it below the state average; a care index score of 9 is also reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 28 ZIP codes from its Staples, Minnesota office in Todd County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lakewood Health System Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type can be one factor families weigh alongside quality measures and personal fit.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 6, 1996.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Lakewood Health System Hospice at (218) 894-8080 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover intake steps; call the hospice at (218) 894-8080 to ask how to begin care and confirm eligibility.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about how care is coordinated, what family caregivers have reported, and how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages — Lakewood's available CMS figures are noted above, and you can ask the hospice directly for anything not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lakewood Health System Hospice (CCN 241559) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241559?state=MN.
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.