Minnesota Hospice Llc
Lakeville, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241582)
CMS process measure: 93.68 (state average 97.62 — below state average)
Serves: 77 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (952) 898-1022 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Minnesota Hospice LLC holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 93.68 compared to the Minnesota state average of 97.62, putting it below the state average on that measure.
Minnesota Hospice LLC serves 77 ZIP codes from its office in Lakeville, Minnesota, located in Dakota County.
Yes, Minnesota Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 241582, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Minnesota Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Lakeville, Minnesota, serving Dakota County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2008 (CCN 241582).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Ninety percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 89% gave it a top rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients cared for by this hospice, as collected and published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Minnesota Hospice LLC scored 93.68, compared to the Minnesota state average of 97.62 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 89.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Minnesota Hospice LLC's service area, as listed in CMS data, spans 77 ZIP codes. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most recent care delivered.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Minnesota Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 241582) and has been since February 15, 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 90% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 89% giving it a 9 or 10 out of 10 rating.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Minnesota Hospice LLC scored 93.68, compared to Minnesota's state average of 97.62, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 77 ZIP codes from its Lakeville, Minnesota office in Dakota County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 77 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Minnesota Hospice LLC is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures give a more direct picture of patient and family experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2008.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a terminal prognosis, typically when curative treatment is no longer being pursued.
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 does not mean giving up care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Minnesota Hospice LLC at (952) 898-1022 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the intake process; please contact Minnesota Hospice LLC directly at (952) 898-1022 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs are met; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (952) 898-1022.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Minnesota Hospice LLC (CCN 241582) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241582?state=MN to confirm current ratings and details.
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.