Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice
Charleston, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141599)
CMS process measure: 97.14 (state average 96.22 — at state average)
Serves: 115 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 454-4055 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 90% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.14 is at the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice serves 115 ZIP codes from its office in Charleston, Illinois, in Coles County.
Yes, Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 141599, certified since August 10, 1999. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Charleston, Illinois, serving Coles County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 1999, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 141599.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89 percent rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice scored 97.14, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 71.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice reports serving 115 ZIP codes from its Charleston, Illinois office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything negative about quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost or fee information is provided here beyond that.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141599, certified since August 10, 1999), 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 Care Compare data show a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 90% of surveyed family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 89% rating it 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 97.14, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to the data provided, it serves 115 ZIP codes from its Charleston, Illinois office in Coles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 115 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several to consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 1999.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at (800) 454-4055 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at (800) 454-4055 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 the state average, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at (800) 454-4055 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's published data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141599?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.