Mille Lacs Health System Hospice
Onamia, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241588)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (320) 532-2800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Mille Lacs Health System Hospice, often because of small patient counts, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This does not indicate the quality of care is poor, only that CMS has not yet published these figures.
Mille Lacs Health System Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Onamia, Minnesota office in Mille Lacs County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included in its current service area.
Yes, Mille Lacs Health System Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241588), certified since May 28, 2010. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mille Lacs Health System Hospice, located in Onamia, Minnesota, is a non-profit hospice serving Mille Lacs County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 28, 2010 (CCN 241588), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards to provide hospice services covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Mille Lacs Health System Hospice currently serves 6 ZIP codes from its Onamia office. CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including its star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9-10 overall. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice to compare against the Minnesota state average of 97.62, and the care index score on record is 8. Families should know that CMS reports these figures with a specific data vintage, and gaps in reporting reflect limits on what CMS has published rather than any judgment about the hospice's care.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly at (320) 532-2800 or review the listing on Medicare Care Compare for further details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Mille Lacs Health System Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241588) since May 28, 2010, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice to compare with the Minnesota state average of 97.62; its care index score on record is 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Mille Lacs Health System Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Onamia, Minnesota office in Mille Lacs County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can reflect how surplus revenue is used, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it rather than ownership alone.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 28, 2010.
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 is for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 is not about giving up but about a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (320) 532-2800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (320) 532-2800 to learn how to begin care 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 is coordinated; contact the hospice at (320) 532-2800 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mille Lacs Health System Hospice (CCN 241588) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241588?state=MN to review its current published 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.