Sholom Hospice
Saint Paul, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241585)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (651) 328-2091 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating or percent who would recommend — for Sholom Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed. CMS does list a care index score of 9 for this hospice, though a composite process comparison to the Minnesota state average of 97.62 is listed as not reported.
Sholom Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Saint Paul, Minnesota office in Ramsey County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Sholom Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CMS Certification Number 241585, certified since May 8, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies a terminal illness.
About this hospice
Sholom Hospice is a non-profit hospice program based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving families in Ramsey County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 2009.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Sholom Hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 49.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the last days of life. A composite process measure comparison to the Minnesota state average of 97.62 is listed by CMS as 'not reported' for this hospice, meaning CMS has not published a direct comparison figure at this time.
Sholom Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 42 ZIP codes from its Saint Paul office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries whose doctor certifies a terminal illness. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Sholom Hospice?
Yes. Sholom Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241585) since May 8, 2009, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal illness.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Sholom Hospice, which often happens with hospices that have small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists Sholom Hospice's comparison to the Minnesota state average composite score of 97.62 as 'not reported.' CMS does report a care index score of 9 and notes that 49.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sholom Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sholom Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys offer more direct comparisons.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sholom Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 2009, according to CMS records.
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 with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Sholom Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (651) 328-2091 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Sholom Hospice at (651) 328-2091 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Sholom Hospice at (651) 328-2091 for specifics not listed in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sholom Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241585?state=MN to confirm certification status and any published quality measures.
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.