Sanford Bemidji Hospice
Bemidji, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241511)
CMS process measure: 98.48 (state average 97.62 — at state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (218) 333-5665 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sanford Bemidji Hospice has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 83% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.48 is at the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Sanford Bemidji Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its office in Bemidji, Minnesota, in Beltrami County.
Yes, Sanford Bemidji Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 241511, certified since 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sanford Bemidji Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider located in Bemidji, Minnesota, serving Beltrami County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 1987 (CCN 241511).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Sanford Bemidji Hospice scored 98.48, which CMS classifies as being at the state average of 97.62 for Minnesota. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 58.7% of patients, per the published data.
Sanford Bemidji Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 38 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sanford Bemidji Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241511) since June 23, 1987, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.48, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.62 for Minnesota. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 58.7% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Sanford Bemidji Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its location in Bemidji, Minnesota, in Beltrami County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sanford Bemidji Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS survey and process measures offer more direct insight into performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sanford Bemidji Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 1987.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms and stress, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients may still receive treatment for unrelated conditions, and can discuss this with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact Sanford Bemidji Hospice at (218) 333-5665 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This is not covered in the CMS data available; please contact Sanford Bemidji Hospice at (218) 333-5665 to ask about the process for starting care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's process measures compare to the state average, its service area, and how it supports patients and families; you can also review these figures for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sanford Bemidji Hospice (CCN 241511) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241511?state=MN to confirm current ratings and details.
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.