Palos Community Hospital Hospice
Lemont, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141591)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 83 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (630) 257-1111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palos Community Hospital Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 89% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 100.00, above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Palos Community Hospital Hospice serves 83 ZIP codes from its Lemont, Illinois office in Dupage County.
Yes, Palos Community Hospital Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141591, since 1997); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Palos Community Hospital Hospice is a non-profit hospice program based in Lemont, Illinois, in Dupage County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 1997 (CCN 141591).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 89% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Palos Community Hospital Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 76.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the available Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed here, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts — it does not indicate poor quality.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 83 ZIP codes. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures beyond this general coverage fact are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing's creation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Palos Community Hospital Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 1997 (CCN 141591), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating 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-of-care score is 100.00, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 83 ZIP codes from its Lemont, Illinois office in Dupage County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 83 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Palos Community Hospital Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type can be a factor families weigh, but CMS quality data should also be reviewed for each hospice individually.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 1997, according to CMS records.
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 for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 abandoning medical support, as hospice teams continue to manage symptoms and provide care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Palos Community Hospital Hospice at (630) 257-1111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe intake steps; contact Palos Community Hospital Hospice directly at (630) 257-1111 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to the state average, and the geographic service area — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for further specifics, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Palos Community Hospital Hospice (CCN 141591) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141591?state=IL to confirm current CMS 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.