Sanford Home Care - Hospice
Mandan, ND · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 351504)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.41 — above state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (701) 323-8400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sanford Home Care - Hospice in Mandan, ND holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 84% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the North Dakota state average of 98.41.
Sanford Home Care - Hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Mandan, North Dakota, in Morton County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Sanford Home Care - Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 351504, since 1990). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sanford Home Care - Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Mandan, North Dakota, serving families in Morton County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 8, 1990, and carries CCN 351504.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey data, this hospice earned a 4-star caregiver rating. Among families surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivered a bundle of recommended care processes, Sanford Home Care - Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the North Dakota state average of 98.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 80.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 20 ZIP codes from its Mandan office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no separate cost information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice, as CMS updates these figures periodically and some measures may not be published for hospices with small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sanford Home Care - Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 351504) and has been since November 8, 1990. 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 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 84% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, above the North Dakota state average of 98.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 80.8% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Mandan, North Dakota, in Morton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sanford Home Care - Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and composite process score offer a more direct view of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 8, 1990.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings; contact Sanford Home Care - Hospice at (701) 323-8400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Sanford Home Care - Hospice at (701) 323-8400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS caregiver rating, the composite process score compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated — contact the hospice at (701) 323-8400 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sanford Home Care - Hospice, CCN 351504, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/351504?state=ND to confirm current CMS data.
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.