Luther Manor Hospice
Wauwatosa, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521585)
CMS process measure: 61.19 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (414) 847-3041 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Luther Manor Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 61.19 compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, which is below average.
Luther Manor Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Luther Manor Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521585, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Luther Manor Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving Milwaukee County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2008, meaning it meets federal requirements to provide hospice care covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Luther Manor Hospice. This absence does not indicate poor quality; CMS often withholds survey results when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Luther Manor Hospice scored 61.19, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 58.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the same CMS data set.
Luther Manor Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 30 ZIP codes. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Luther Manor Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521585) since September 29, 2008, 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 Luther Manor Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients; this does not necessarily reflect quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Luther Manor Hospice scored 61.19 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, placing it below the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and 58.0% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Luther Manor Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Wauwatosa, Wisconsin office in Milwaukee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Luther Manor Hospice is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can be a factor families weigh, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it rather than ownership type alone.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Luther Manor Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2008.
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, typically when a doctor believes a patient has a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support for their condition and any symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Luther Manor Hospice; contact the hospice at (414) 847-3041 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; contact Luther Manor Hospice at (414) 847-3041 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, caregiver survey results, services covered, and how care is coordinated; contact Luther Manor Hospice at (414) 847-3041 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Luther Manor Hospice (CCN 521585) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521585?state=WI.
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.