Mdh Hospice,The
Macomb, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141524)
CMS process measure: 97.84 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (309) 836-1543 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mdh Hospice, The received a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.84 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Mdh Hospice, The serves 31 ZIP codes from its Macomb, Illinois office, located in McDonough County.
Yes, Mdh Hospice, The is Medicare-certified (CCN 141524, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mdh Hospice, The is a government-owned, Medicare-certified hospice program based in Macomb, Illinois, serving McDonough County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 1989. All figures below come from CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 5-star rating, with 95% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 93% giving the overall care an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients cared for by this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Mdh Hospice, The scored 97.84, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reports that 88.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, a period identified in CMS data as important for patient comfort and support.
Mdh Hospice, The reports serving 31 ZIP codes from its Macomb office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often due to small numbers of surveyed patients.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Mdh Hospice, The is Medicare-certified (CCN 141524) and has been since January 12, 1989. 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, this hospice earned a 5-star rating, with 95% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 93% rating overall care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.84, above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reports 88.8% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Mdh Hospice, The serves 31 ZIP codes from its Macomb, Illinois location in McDonough County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a government-owned hospice. Ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality measures and survey results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Mdh Hospice, The has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 1989.
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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting quality of life.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Mdh Hospice, The at (309) 836-1543 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Mdh Hospice, The at (309) 836-1543 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type — all of which are covered here using CMS data; for other questions, contact the hospice directly at (309) 836-1543.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141524?state=IL.
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.