Le Royer Hospice
Antigo, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521536)
CMS process measure: 99.19 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (715) 623-2331 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Le Royer Hospice received a 5-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.19 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Le Royer Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Antigo, Wisconsin, in Langlade County.
Yes, Le Royer Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521536, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Le Royer Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Antigo, Wisconsin, serving families in Langlade County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 5, 1992 (CCN 521536), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Le Royer Hospice a 5-star overall rating. Of those surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Le Royer Hospice scored 99.19, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 79.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
Le Royer Hospice's service area covers 26 ZIP codes from its Antigo office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Le Royer Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521536), certified since February 5, 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?
Family caregivers gave Le Royer Hospice a 5-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.19, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Le Royer Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Antigo, Wisconsin, in Langlade County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Le Royer Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and composite process score are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 5, 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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Le Royer Hospice at (715) 623-2331 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Le Royer Hospice at (715) 623-2331 to ask how to begin care, and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the size of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are addressed above for Le Royer Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Le Royer Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521536?state=WI to confirm current CMS ratings and measures.
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.