St. Croix Hospice
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151637)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (317) 721-2577 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey for St. Croix Hospice reported that 86% would definitely recommend it, and 85% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
St. Croix Hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its office in Indianapolis, Indiana, located in Marion County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, St. Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 151637, certified since June 15, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. Croix Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving families in Marion County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 2021 (CCN 151637).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 86% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient survey counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, St. Croix Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a state average of 97.51 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 55.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to Care Compare data.
St. Croix Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 68 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St. Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151637, certified since June 15, 2021), 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, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend St. Croix Hospice, and 85% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
St. Croix Hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, St. Croix Hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Indiana office in Marion County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St. Croix Hospice is a for-profit hospice, per CMS records. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS survey and process measures offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St. Croix Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 2021, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient is expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive medical treatment aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for St. Croix Hospice; please contact the hospice at (317) 721-2577 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact St. Croix Hospice directly at (317) 721-2577 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and its service area — all of which are available for this hospice through Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St. Croix Hospice (CCN 151637) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151637?state=IN to confirm current CMS data.
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.