Ssm Hospice Of Illinois
Mount Vernon, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141530)
CMS process measure: 82.28 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 76 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (618) 899-1651 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave SSM Hospice Of Illinois a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it, based on CMS survey data. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 82.28, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
SSM Hospice Of Illinois serves 76 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Illinois office in Jefferson County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, SSM Hospice Of Illinois is Medicare-certified, with CCN 141530, certified since 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
SSM Hospice Of Illinois is a non-profit hospice based in Mount Vernon, Illinois, serving families in Jefferson County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 1989, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-two percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the direct experiences of families who used this hospice's services, as reported to CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core hospice care processes, this hospice scored 82.28, compared to a state average of 96.22 for Illinois — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 75.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
This hospice reports serving 76 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon office, indicating a fairly broad service area in the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, SSM Hospice Of Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141530, since 1989), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 92% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 82.28, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 76 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Illinois office in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 76 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
SSM Hospice Of Illinois is a non-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS publishes it as part of provider transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 1989.
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 people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, symptom management, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; contact SSM Hospice Of Illinois at (618) 899-1651 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (618) 899-1651 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and its service area — all of which are reflected in CMS Care Compare data for this provider.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for SSM Hospice Of Illinois at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141530?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.