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Moments Hospice

Rochester, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241607)

Family caregiver rating (CAHPS): 1★ — 73% of families would definitely recommend
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.62 — above state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (507) 888-9700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Moments Hospice received a 1 out of 5 star rating in the CMS family caregiver survey, with 73% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Minnesota state average of 97.62.

Moments Hospice serves 58 ZIP codes from its Rochester, Minnesota office in Olmsted County, according to CMS Care Compare data.

Yes, Moments Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 241607, certified since August 23, 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.

CMS care-process score vs. state average
Moments Hospice Moments Hospice: 100 100 MN average MN average: 97.62 97.62

About this hospice

Moments Hospice is a for-profit hospice program based in Rochester, Minnesota, serving Olmsted County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 23, 2019, under CCN 241607.

In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Moments Hospice received an overall star rating of 1 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 73% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 63% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Families considering this information should keep in mind that CAHPS results are based on a sample of caregivers who responded to the survey, and results can vary from year to year.

On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Moments Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Minnesota state average of 97.62 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS has also published a care index score of 8 for this hospice, and reports that 68.7% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to available data.

Moments Hospice reports serving 58 ZIP codes from its Rochester, Minnesota office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare for the latest updates.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?

Yes. Moments Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241607), certified since August 23, 2019, 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?

In the CMS CAHPS survey, Moments Hospice received an overall star rating of 1 out of 5. 73% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 63% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.

How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?

Its composite process score is 100.00, compared with a Minnesota state average of 97.62, placing it above the state average on this measure.

What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?

Moments Hospice reports serving 58 ZIP codes from its Rochester, Minnesota office in Olmsted County.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 this hospice reports serving.

Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?

Moments Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are more direct indicators.

How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?

According to CMS records, Moments Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 23, 2019.

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 generally for patients with a limited life expectancy who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.

Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?

Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can revoke hospice election at any time.

Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?

CMS data does not specify the settings where this hospice provides care; please contact Moments Hospice at (507) 888-9700 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I start hospice care with this provider?

The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Moments Hospice at (507) 888-9700 to ask how to begin care.

What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?

Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, how the hospice compares to the state average on quality measures, the areas it serves, and how to begin care — contact Moments Hospice at (507) 888-9700 for specifics.

How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?

You can look up Moments Hospice (CCN 241607) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241607?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.