St Croix Hospice Hudson
Hudson, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521519)
CMS process measure: 98.42 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (534) 200-4502 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Croix Hospice Hudson received a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 98.42 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
St Croix Hospice Hudson serves 66 ZIP codes from its Hudson, Wisconsin office in St. Croix County.
Yes, St Croix Hospice Hudson is Medicare-certified (CCN 521519, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Croix Hospice Hudson is a non-profit hospice based in Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, Medicare-certified since March 3, 1988 (CCN 521519). It currently serves 66 ZIP codes from its Hudson office.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating overall. 86% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers surveyed by CMS, not a guarantee of any individual family's experience.
On CMS's composite process measure — which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered — this hospice scored 98.42, above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. Its care index score is listed as 10, and 77.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life according to CMS data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions, as CMS updates and publishes these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Croix Hospice Hudson is Medicare-certified (CCN 521519) since March 3, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 84% rating their overall experience a 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 98.42, above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57; CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and 77.7% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 66 ZIP codes from its Hudson, Wisconsin office in St. Croix County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Croix Hospice Hudson is organized as a non-profit; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside caregiver ratings and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 1988.
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 life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact St Croix Hospice Hudson at (534) 200-4502 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact St Croix Hospice Hudson directly at (534) 200-4502 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs will be met — you can review this hospice's CMS figures here and ask the hospice at (534) 200-4502 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Croix Hospice Hudson (CCN 521519) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521519?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.