Sanford Fargo Hospice
Fargo, ND · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 351519)
CMS process measure: 99.73 (state average 98.41 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (701) 234-7550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sanford Fargo Hospice earned a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 99.73 is above the North Dakota state average of 98.41.
Sanford Fargo Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Fargo, North Dakota office in Cass County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether service is available at their location.
Yes, Sanford Fargo Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 351519, certified since February 26, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sanford Fargo Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider located in Fargo, North Dakota, serving families in Cass County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since February 26, 2020 (CCN 351519).
According to CMS Care Compare data, families who worked with this hospice and responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave it an overall rating of 4 stars. Eighty-eight percent of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Sanford Fargo Hospice scored 99.73, which is above the North Dakota state average of 98.41. CMS also reports that 86.2 percent of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Sanford Fargo Hospice reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its Fargo office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small and does not indicate poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This listing does not include cost or coverage details beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sanford Fargo Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 351519) since February 26, 2020, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice 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?
Its composite process-of-care score is 99.73, which is above the North Dakota state average of 98.41, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sanford Fargo Hospice reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its office in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 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 does not directly determine care quality, but CMS reports quality measures for all ownership types so families can compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 26, 2020.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 is not about giving up, but about receiving support suited to a person's goals near the end of life.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (701) 234-7550 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (701) 234-7550 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 how care is delivered; you can also ask the hospice directly at (701) 234-7550 for details specific to your needs.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view official CMS data for Sanford Fargo Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/351519?state=ND.
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.