Mercyhealth At Home
Janesville, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521550)
CMS process measure: 99.6 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (608) 754-2201 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mercyhealth At Home earned a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 82% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.60 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Mercyhealth At Home serves 30 ZIP codes from its Janesville, Wisconsin office in Rock County.
Yes, Mercyhealth At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 521550), certified since 1994, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mercyhealth At Home is a non-profit hospice based in Janesville, Wisconsin, serving families in Rock County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 1994.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Mercyhealth At Home received a 4-star rating for caregiver experience. Among families surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, Mercyhealth At Home scored 99.60, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 79.4% of patients, and the hospice has a care index score of 10.
Mercyhealth At Home reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Janesville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Mercyhealth At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 521550), certified since February 18, 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?
CMS gives Mercyhealth At Home a 4-star family caregiver rating; 82% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 81% rated their experience 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 99.60, above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 79.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Mercyhealth At Home reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its office in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin.
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?
Mercyhealth At Home is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 1994, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a person is expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing an illness; it is not about giving up care, but shifting its goals.
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 Mercyhealth At Home at (608) 754-2201 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Mercyhealth At Home directly at (608) 754-2201 to learn how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, CMS quality scores, service area, and ownership — all of which are reported here from CMS data — and should also contact the hospice directly at (608) 754-2201 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mercyhealth At Home directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521550?state=WI to confirm current CMS data.
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.