Loyola Medicine Hospice
Oak Brook, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141566)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (630) 861-5165 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Loyola Medicine Hospice has a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 81% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Loyola Medicine Hospice serves 97 ZIP codes from its Oak Brook, Illinois office in DuPage County.
Yes, Loyola Medicine Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141566, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Loyola Medicine Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Oak Brook, Illinois, serving DuPage County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 1994 (CCN 141566).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Loyola Medicine Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by the families who completed the survey, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers certain recommended care processes, Loyola Medicine Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 61.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the CMS measure tracking this practice.
Loyola Medicine Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 97 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Loyola Medicine Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141566) since April 14, 1994, 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?
Families gave Loyola Medicine Hospice a 3-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating their overall 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 100.00, above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 61.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Loyola Medicine Hospice serves 97 ZIP codes from its Oak Brook, Illinois location in DuPage County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 97 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Loyola Medicine Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results offer a more direct picture.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 1994.
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 is for people who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at 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 where this hospice delivers care; please contact Loyola Medicine Hospice at (630) 861-5165 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Loyola Medicine Hospice directly at (630) 861-5165 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Loyola Medicine Hospice at (630) 861-5165 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Loyola Medicine Hospice (CCN 141566) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141566?state=IL to confirm current ratings and details.
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.