Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc
Willowbrook, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141717)
CMS process measure: 81.48 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 324-9346 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 81.48, below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc serves 52 ZIP codes from its Willowbrook, IL office in Cook County.
Yes, Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 141717, since 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Willowbrook, Illinois, serving families in Cook County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 2022.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has served too few patients to generate a statistically reliable survey sample, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc scored 81.48, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 27.0% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Willowbrook office, indicating a broad regional service area.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 141717) since March 30, 2022, 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, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliable results; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 81.48, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Willowbrook, IL office in Cook County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but it may be one factor families consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 2022, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can discuss their wishes with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc at (847) 324-9346 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc directly at (847) 324-9346 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, how care is coordinated, and CMS quality measures; contact Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc at (847) 324-9346 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's current certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141717?state=IL.
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.