St. Croix Hospice
South Sioux City, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281547)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.56 — above state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 252-5132 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 89% would definitely recommend St. Croix Hospice, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Nebraska state average of 97.56.
St. Croix Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its South Sioux City, NE office in Dakota County.
Yes, St. Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 281547, since February 7, 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. Croix Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in South Sioux City, Nebraska, serving Dakota County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 2012, with CCN 281547.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 89% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, St. Croix Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Nebraska state average of 97.56 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 54.3% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the available data.
St. Croix Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 24 ZIP codes from its South Sioux City office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families should contact the hospice directly or consult Medicare Care Compare for further specifics.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St. Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 281547, effective February 7, 2012, 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, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend St. Croix Hospice, and 87% rated their 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 Nebraska state average of 97.56, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St. Croix Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in South Sioux City, Nebraska, in Dakota County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St. Croix Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type doesn't determine care quality, but it may reflect how the organization is structured and reinvests revenue.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St. Croix Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 2012.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where St. Croix Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (402) 252-5132 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data doesn't cover intake steps; contact St. Croix Hospice at (402) 252-5132 to ask about starting care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver recommendation rates, quality measures like the composite process score, service area, and how care is coordinated — St. Croix Hospice can be reached at (402) 252-5132 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St. Croix Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281547?state=NE to confirm certification and quality 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.