Maple Creek Hospice Inc
Sparta, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141698)
CMS process measure: 92.31 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (618) 443-4671 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Maple Creek Hospice, and 95% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to the CMS CAHPS survey. Its composite process measure score of 92.31 is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Maple Creek Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Sparta, Illinois, in Randolph County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Maple Creek Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 141698), certified since October 22, 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Maple Creek Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Sparta, Illinois, serving families in Randolph County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since October 22, 2018, meaning it meets federal health and safety standards required to bill Medicare for hospice services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported strong satisfaction: 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 95% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating figure in this dataset beyond these percentages.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Maple Creek Hospice scored 92.31, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22. This composite reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes; a score below the state average does not necessarily reflect the quality of hands-on care, but families may wish to ask the hospice directly about this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 20.3% of patients, per the most recent published data.
Maple Creek Hospice reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Sparta office. As with all hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Maple Creek Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 141698), certified since October 22, 2018, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Maple Creek Hospice, and 95% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Maple Creek Hospice's composite process measure score is 92.31, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates Maple Creek Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Sparta, Illinois office in Randolph County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Maple Creek Hospice Inc is listed as a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it can be a factor families weigh alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Maple Creek Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 22, 2018.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than 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 CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Maple Creek Hospice; contact the hospice at (618) 443-4671 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact Maple Creek Hospice at (618) 443-4671 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care processes compare to state averages — the CMS data above addresses several of these for Maple Creek Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Maple Creek Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141698?state=IL to confirm current CMS 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.