St Camillus Hospice
Wauwatosa, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521588)
CMS process measure: 83.19 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (414) 258-2418 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave St Camillus Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 77% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 83.19, below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
St Camillus Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Wauwatosa, WI office in Milwaukee County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, St Camillus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521588, since April 21, 2010); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Camillus Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving Milwaukee County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 21, 2010 (CCN 521588).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave St Camillus Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among survey respondents, 77% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — St Camillus Hospice scored 83.19, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 65.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
St Camillus Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 37 ZIP codes from its Wauwatosa office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small and does not necessarily reflect quality. Families are encouraged to review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Camillus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521588) since April 21, 2010, 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 reports a 3-star overall CAHPS rating, with 77% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice 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 measure score is 83.19, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 65.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, St Camillus Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Wauwatosa, Wisconsin office in Milwaukee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Camillus Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality of care, but it can be relevant to families comparing local options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 21, 2010.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited time to live; both emphasize comfort and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity in the time that remains.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify care settings for St Camillus Hospice; please contact the hospice at (414) 258-2418 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover admission steps; please contact St Camillus Hospice directly at (414) 258-2418 for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reflected in this listing's CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view St Camillus Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521588?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.