Ssm Health At Home Hospice
Baraboo, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521522)
CMS process measure: 79.86 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 105 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (877) 356-4514 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
SSM Health At Home Hospice received a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 79.86 compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, placing it below the state average.
SSM Health At Home Hospice serves 105 ZIP codes from its Baraboo, WI office, located in Sauk County.
Yes, SSM Health At Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521522, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
SSM Health At Home Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Baraboo, Wisconsin, serving families in Sauk County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 1988.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, SSM Health At Home Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 79.86, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS's care index score for this hospice is listed as 10, and 63.9% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the published data.
SSM Health At Home Hospice reports serving 105 ZIP codes from its Baraboo office, reflecting a broad service area across the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the official Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. SSM Health At Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521522) since June 27, 1988, 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 survey, this hospice received an overall 3-star rating, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% 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 score is 79.86, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
SSM Health At Home Hospice reports serving 105 ZIP codes from its Baraboo, WI office in Sauk County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 105 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 is one factor among many CMS reports, and families may wish to weigh it alongside quality measures and personal preferences.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 1988, 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 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?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still change their care plan if circumstances change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact SSM Health At Home Hospice at (877) 356-4514 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care or ask about eligibility, contact SSM Health At Home Hospice directly at (877) 356-4514 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, what area is served, and how care is coordinated; contacting the hospice at (877) 356-4514 can help answer specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up SSM Health At Home Hospice (CCN 521522) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521522?state=WI 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.