Ssm Health At Home Hospice
Fond Du Lac, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521512)
CMS process measure: 92.27 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (920) 923-7950 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ssm Health At Home Hospice earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 92.27 is below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Ssm Health At Home Hospice serves 67 ZIP codes from its Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin office in Fond Du Lac County.
Yes, Ssm Health At Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521512, since 1987), and 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 Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, serving families in Fond Du Lac County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 11, 1987.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Ssm Health At Home Hospice received a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Ssm Health At Home Hospice scored 92.27, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has not published details in this data set on individual sub-measures beyond the composite score and the visits-in-last-days-of-life figure of 75.4%.
The hospice reports serving 67 ZIP codes from its Fond Du Lac office, indicating a broad regional service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost information is included here beyond that basic coverage fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ssm Health At Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521512) since September 11, 1987, 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 a 4-star rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 92.27, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 67 ZIP codes from its Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin office in Fond Du Lac County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 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 can affect governance and reinvestment of revenue, but CMS quality data should still be reviewed regardless of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 11, 1987.
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 those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — treatment for other conditions and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (920) 923-7950 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (920) 923-7950 to learn about starting care, 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 the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and its service area — contact the hospice at (920) 923-7950 for further details not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ssm Health At Home Hospice (CCN 521512) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521512?state=WI.
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.