St Croix Hospice
Sioux Falls, SD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 431521)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.88 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 800-4050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Croix Hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the South Dakota state average of 96.88.
St Croix Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Sioux Falls, South Dakota office in Minnehaha County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 431521, certified since February 3, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Croix Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is organized under an "Other" ownership category and has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 2022.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave St Croix Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects whether recommended care processes were consistently delivered, St Croix Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the South Dakota state average of 96.88 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 89.1% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the published data.
St Croix Hospice's office serves 35 ZIP codes in its surrounding area, based on CMS service-area data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 431521), certified since February 3, 2022, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend St Croix Hospice and 85% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
St Croix Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, above the South Dakota state average of 96.88; CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and notes 89.1% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, St Croix Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Sioux Falls, South Dakota office in Minnehaha County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists St Croix Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St Croix Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 2022, according to CMS records.
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 is focused on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are typically 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; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can discuss options with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where St Croix Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (605) 800-4050 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact St Croix Hospice directly at (605) 800-4050 for information on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how to begin care — contact St Croix Hospice at (605) 800-4050 and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for current details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review St Croix Hospice's official CMS profile, including CCN 431521, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/431521?state=SD.
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.