Mayo Clinic Hospice
Rochester, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241519)
CMS process measure: 96.82 (state average 97.62 — at state average)
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (507) 284-4002 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mayo Clinic Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite quality process score of 96.82 is about at the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Mayo Clinic Hospice serves 97 ZIP codes from its Rochester, Minnesota office in Olmsted County.
Yes, Mayo Clinic Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241519, since 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mayo Clinic Hospice, located in Rochester, Minnesota (Olmsted County), is a non-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 1990. It operates under CCN 241519.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Mayo Clinic Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed families, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Mayo Clinic Hospice scored 96.82, compared to the Minnesota state average of 97.62 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. A related care index score of 10 and a figure of 63.3% for visits in the last days of life are also reported in CMS data; where CMS has not published a specific measure for a hospice, that generally reflects limited patient counts for reporting purposes and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Mayo Clinic Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 97 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Mayo Clinic Hospice?
Yes. Mayo Clinic Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241519) since March 14, 1990, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Mayo Clinic Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% 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 measure score is 96.82, compared to the Minnesota average of 97.62, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Mayo Clinic Hospice serves 97 ZIP codes from its Rochester, Minnesota location in Olmsted 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?
Mayo Clinic Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS's published quality and experience measures are the most direct way to compare hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 1990.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can begin at any point during a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where care is delivered; please contact Mayo Clinic Hospice at (507) 284-4002 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact Mayo Clinic Hospice directly at (507) 284-4002 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver ratings, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated — you can review these for Mayo Clinic Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (507) 284-4002.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mayo Clinic Hospice (CCN 241519) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241519?state=MN to confirm current 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.