St Croix Hospice
Topeka, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171551)
CMS process measure: 99.51 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 144 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 256-9632 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Croix Hospice has earned a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.51 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
St Croix Hospice serves 144 ZIP codes from its office in Topeka, Kansas, located in Shawnee County.
Yes, St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171551, certified since 2004. 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 agency based in Topeka, Kansas, serving families in Shawnee County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 2004, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave St Croix Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers core care processes — St Croix Hospice scored 99.51, above the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and 74.3% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on published claims data.
St Croix Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 144 ZIP codes from its Topeka office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the survey and measurement periods CMS has published; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current reporting vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171551) since March 17, 2004, 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 St Croix Hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating overall, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their care 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 99.51, which is above the Kansas state average of 95.71, and CMS lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Croix Hospice serves 144 ZIP codes from its office in Topeka, Kansas, in Shawnee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 144 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 agency; ownership type doesn't by itself indicate quality, so it's best considered alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 2004.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — 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 giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data doesn't specify the settings used by this hospice; please contact St Croix Hospice at (785) 256-9632 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data doesn't include intake procedures; contact St Croix Hospice directly at (785) 256-9632 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staff availability, how visits are scheduled near end of life, and the hospice's service area — all worth confirming directly with St Croix Hospice at (785) 256-9632.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Croix Hospice (CCN 171551) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171551?state=KS to see the latest published 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.