Pearl Palliative And Hospice
Crete, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141701)
CMS process measure: 39.29 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (630) 410-1060 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Pearl Palliative And Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 39.29, compared with the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it below the state average on that measure.
Pearl Palliative And Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Crete, Illinois office in DuPage County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Pearl Palliative And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141701, since September 13, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pearl Palliative And Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Crete, Illinois, serving families in DuPage County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2019 (CCN 141701).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as the star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10. CMS notes that missing survey results are often due to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality, so families should not read this as a negative signal.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Pearl Palliative And Hospice scored 39.29, compared with the Illinois state average of 96.22. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 29.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Pearl Palliative And Hospice reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Crete, Illinois office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details 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. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Pearl Palliative And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141701) since September 13, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with small patient counts rather than a sign of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Pearl Palliative And Hospice scored 39.29, compared with the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 29.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Pearl Palliative And Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Crete, Illinois, in DuPage 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?
Pearl Palliative And Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families sometimes weigh alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people who have stopped pursuing 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 from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or attention to a patient's wellbeing.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Pearl Palliative And Hospice at (630) 410-1060 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Pearl Palliative And Hospice at (630) 410-1060 for guidance and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Pearl Palliative And Hospice at (630) 410-1060 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for Pearl Palliative And Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141701?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.