St Croix Hospice Baraboo
Baraboo, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521591)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 183 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (608) 448-4200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Croix Hospice Baraboo earned a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
St Croix Hospice Baraboo serves 183 ZIP codes from its Baraboo, Wisconsin office in Sauk County.
Yes, St Croix Hospice Baraboo is Medicare-certified (CCN 521591, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Croix Hospice Baraboo is a for-profit hospice provider based in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, certified for Medicare participation since August 17, 2011 (CCN 521591). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, St Croix Hospice Baraboo scored 100.00, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing this hospice above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 77.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
The hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, spans 183 ZIP codes. If any additional quality measures are not mentioned here, CMS has not published them for this hospice, which can occur when patient counts are too small to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Croix Hospice Baraboo has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 2011 (CCN 521591), 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their overall 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 100.00, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 77.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, St Croix Hospice Baraboo serves 183 ZIP codes from its Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 183 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Croix Hospice Baraboo is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not determine quality, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS ratings.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 2011.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
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 on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail isn't specified in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (608) 448-4200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The process for starting care isn't detailed in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice directly at (608) 448-4200 for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view St Croix Hospice Baraboo's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521591?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.