Lifecare Hospice
Roseau, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241563)
CMS process measure: 68 (state average 97.62 — below state average)
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (218) 463-2500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Lifecare Hospice, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available. On CMS's composite process measure, Lifecare Hospice scored 68.00 compared to a Minnesota state average of 97.62, which is below the state average.
Lifecare Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Roseau, MN office in Roseau County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Lifecare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241563, since 1997). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lifecare Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Roseau, Minnesota, serving families in Roseau County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 1997 (CCN 241563), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over two decades.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Lifecare Hospice, such as an overall star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. This is often the case for smaller hospices with fewer surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published that data.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, Lifecare Hospice scored 68.00, compared to a Minnesota state average of 97.62 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 26.7% of patients received visits from clinical staff in the last days of life, according to Care Compare data.
Lifecare Hospice's service area covers 6 ZIP codes from its Roseau office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lifecare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241563) since February 7, 1997, 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 has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Lifecare Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this is not an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Lifecare Hospice's composite process score is 68.00, compared to a Minnesota state average of 97.62, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lifecare Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its office in Roseau, Minnesota, in Roseau County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lifecare Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can reflect an organization's structure but does not by itself determine care quality, which is why CMS's quality measures are also worth reviewing.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lifecare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 1997.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive medical treatment aimed at managing pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Lifecare Hospice at (218) 463-2500 to ask where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; contact Lifecare Hospice directly at (218) 463-2500 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care needs are met at home or in a facility — contact Lifecare Hospice at (218) 463-2500 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lifecare Hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241563?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.