St Croix Hospice La Crosse
La Crosse, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521507)
CMS process measure: 99.61 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (608) 405-7592 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Croix Hospice La Crosse holds a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 99.61 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
St Croix Hospice La Crosse serves 41 ZIP codes from its office in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in La Crosse County.
Yes, St Croix Hospice La Crosse is Medicare-certified (CCN 521507, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Croix Hospice La Crosse is a non-profit hospice serving La Crosse, Wisconsin and the surrounding county, and has been Medicare-certified since January 16, 1986 (CCN 521507). This profile draws entirely from CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating for caregiver experience. Ninety-three percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87 percent gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 99.61, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 83.9 percent of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
The hospice's service area, based on Care Compare data, spans 41 ZIP codes reachable from its La Crosse office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. Families should verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically, and should contact the hospice for any details not covered by CMS's published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Croix Hospice La Crosse has been Medicare-certified since 1986 (CCN 521507), 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; 93% said they would definitely recommend it, and 87% rated 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 measure score is 99.61, above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 83.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 41 ZIP codes from its office in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in La Crosse County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly correlate with quality in CMS data, but it's a fact families sometimes want to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 16, 1986.
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 is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care itself, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact St Croix Hospice La Crosse at (608) 405-7592 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact St Croix Hospice La Crosse directly at (608) 405-7592 to discuss starting care, and verify certification and quality details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and certification history — all of which are covered in CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521507?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.