Northern Illinois Hospice
Rockford, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141520)
CMS process measure: 97.87 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (815) 398-0500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northern Illinois Hospice holds a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.87 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Northern Illinois Hospice serves 53 ZIP codes from its Rockford, Illinois office in Winnebago County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Northern Illinois Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141520), certified since November 16, 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Northern Illinois Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Rockford, Illinois, serving Winnebago County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 1988.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Northern Illinois Hospice received a 3-star rating. Among surveyed family caregivers, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, Northern Illinois Hospice scored 97.87, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 67.3% of patients, based on the data provided.
Northern Illinois Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 53 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Rockford office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often the result of small patient counts and CMS's reporting thresholds.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Northern Illinois Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141520), certified since November 16, 1988, 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, Northern Illinois Hospice received a 3-star rating, with 89% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience a 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 97.87, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Northern Illinois Hospice serves 53 ZIP codes from its Rockford, Illinois office in Winnebago County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Northern Illinois Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type can affect organizational priorities, though CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Northern Illinois Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 1988.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have generally chosen to stop 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 curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at (815) 398-0500 and verify 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 Northern Illinois Hospice at (815) 398-0500 for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality scores like the composite process measure, service area, and ownership type — all of which are covered above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Northern Illinois Hospice directly using its CMS ID (CCN 141520) at medicare.gov/care-compare 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.