St Croix Hospice
St. Cloud, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241620)
CMS process measure: 99.68 (state average 97.62 — above state average)
Serves: 92 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (320) 201-5930 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Croix Hospice earned a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 90% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.68 is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
St Croix Hospice serves 92 ZIP codes from its St. Cloud, Minnesota office in Stearns County.
Yes, St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241620, since February 2024); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Croix Hospice, located in St. Cloud, Minnesota (Stearns County), has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 2024, under CCN 241620. Ownership type was not provided in the CMS data reviewed for this profile.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey data, St Croix Hospice received a 4-star rating. Among families surveyed, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience with the hospice between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, St Croix Hospice scored 99.68, which is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice, though the underlying measure detail was not included in the data reviewed here.
St Croix Hospice reports serving 92 ZIP codes from its St. Cloud office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as made available to this listing; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare, since CMS updates these measures periodically. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee information is included in this profile.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Croix Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 2024 (CCN 241620), 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, St Croix Hospice received a 4-star rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.68, which is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Croix Hospice serves 92 ZIP codes from its St. Cloud, Minnesota office in Stearns County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 92 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the CMS data available for this listing; you can check current ownership status on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St Croix Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 2024.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean care or attention stops.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; contact St Croix Hospice at (320) 201-5930 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to start care, contact St Croix Hospice directly at (320) 201-5930 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly staff respond to needs, and service area coverage; contact St Croix Hospice at (320) 201-5930 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Croix Hospice (CCN 241620) on the Medicare Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241620?state=MN to confirm current ratings and details.
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.