Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services Llc
Rolling Meadows, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141691)
CMS process measure: 93.55 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 543-7550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Meridian scored 93.55, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services serves 46 ZIP codes from its Rolling Meadows, IL office in Lake County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether service is available.
Yes, Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 141691, certified since April 5, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, serving families in Lake County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 2017.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the figures are not yet available in the public data.
On the CMS composite process measure, a score reflecting how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Meridian scored 93.55, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 38.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the most recent published data.
Meridian's service area, according to CMS records, covers 46 ZIP codes from its Rolling Meadows office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify, once a doctor certifies eligibility; specific coverage details should be confirmed directly with the provider or Medicare. Families should verify all figures on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically, and should contact the hospice directly for questions about services, staffing, or how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 141691, since April 5, 2017), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who a doctor certifies as eligible.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Meridian's composite process score is 93.55, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it below the state average; CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and 38.9% of patients receiving visits in their final days.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Meridian serves 46 ZIP codes from its Rolling Meadows, Illinois office in Lake County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Meridian is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to review the CMS quality measures alongside this information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Meridian has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 2017, 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 curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing 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, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Meridian at (847) 543-7550 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Meridian at (847) 543-7550 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, staff availability, and how the hospice's CMS quality measures compare to state averages; contact Meridian at (847) 543-7550 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141691?state=IL 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.