Prohealth Home Hospice
Waukesha, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521537)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (262) 928-7444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Prohealth Home Hospice is rated 5 stars by family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Prohealth Home Hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its Waukesha, WI office in Waukesha County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Prohealth Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521537, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Prohealth Home Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, serving Waukesha County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 17, 1992, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for decades of continuous operation.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey rated Prohealth Home Hospice 5 stars overall. Ninety-two percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88 percent gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, Prohealth Home Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 82.6% of patients had visits during the last days of life, per the reported CMS data vintage.
Prohealth Home Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 68 ZIP codes from its Waukesha office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Prohealth Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521537) and has been since February 17, 1992. 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?
Family caregivers rated this hospice 5 stars overall in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 82.6% of patients had visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Prohealth Home Hospice, based in Waukesha, Waukesha County, WI, serves 68 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality; caregiver survey scores and process measures offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Since February 17, 1992, 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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Prohealth Home Hospice at (262) 928-7444 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake procedures; contact Prohealth Home Hospice at (262) 928-7444 to ask how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are addressed above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Prohealth Home Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521537?state=WI.
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.