Sacred Heart Hospice
Springfield, OR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 381529)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.16 — above state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (458) 205-7400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sacred Heart Hospice has earned a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Oregon state average of 96.16.
Sacred Heart Hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Oregon office in Lane County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Sacred Heart Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 381529), certified since 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Sacred Heart Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Springfield, Oregon, serving Lane County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 1994 (CCN 381529).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Sacred Heart Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes, Sacred Heart Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Oregon state average of 96.16. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 54.2% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Sacred Heart Hospice reports serving 50 ZIP codes from its Springfield office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indication of care quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sacred Heart Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 381529), certified since January 12, 1994. 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Sacred Heart Hospice received a 4-star overall rating, with 88% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sacred Heart Hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Oregon state average of 96.16, and CMS reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sacred Heart Hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Oregon office in Lane County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sacred Heart Hospice is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among several families may want to consider, alongside CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sacred Heart Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 1994.
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 manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions, and they retain the right to leave hospice at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Sacred Heart Hospice; contact the hospice at (458) 205-7400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not include enrollment steps; please contact Sacred Heart Hospice at (458) 205-7400 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and what services are included; you can review these for Sacred Heart Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm specifics by calling (458) 205-7400.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sacred Heart Hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/381529?state=OR using CCN 381529.
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.