Rainbow Hospice
Mount Prospect, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141513)
CMS process measure: 99.46 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 151 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 685-9900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rainbow Hospice has a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.46 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Rainbow Hospice serves 151 ZIP codes from its Mount Prospect, Illinois office in Cook County.
Yes, Rainbow Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141513, since 1988), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Rainbow Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Mount Prospect, Illinois, serving families in Cook County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since January 21, 1988, meaning it has provided end-of-life care under Medicare oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Rainbow Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — Rainbow Hospice scored 99.46, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22. This places Rainbow Hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 64.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the data provided.
Rainbow Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 151 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Mount Prospect office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; no cost information is included here. Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. Where any measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Rainbow Hospice?
Yes, Rainbow Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141513) since January 21, 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Rainbow Hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend Rainbow Hospice and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does Rainbow Hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Rainbow Hospice's composite process score is 99.46, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does Rainbow Hospice serve?
CMS data indicates Rainbow Hospice serves 151 ZIP codes from its Mount Prospect, Illinois office in Cook County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 151 this hospice reports serving.
Is Rainbow Hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Rainbow Hospice is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed directly for care quality comparisons.
How long has Rainbow Hospice been Medicare-certified?
Rainbow Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 21, 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 life-limiting illness who have generally stopped 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 on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Rainbow Hospice at (847) 685-9900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with Rainbow Hospice?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Rainbow Hospice at (847) 685-9900 and verify details 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 its service area — all of which are reflected in Rainbow Hospice's CMS Care Compare listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Rainbow Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141513?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.