St. Joseph'S Hospice
Park Rapids, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241546)
CMS process measure: 97.62 (state average 97.62 — at state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (218) 732-4552 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Joseph'S Hospice earned a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.62 is at the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
St. Joseph'S Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Park Rapids, Minnesota office in Hubbard County.
Yes, St. Joseph'S Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241546, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. Joseph'S Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Park Rapids, Minnesota, serving families in Hubbard County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey rated this provider 5 stars overall. Ninety-two percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88 percent gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 97.62, which is at the Minnesota state average of 97.62. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this provider. Where a measure is not listed here, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, often because of small patient counts, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
St. Joseph'S Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 19 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St. Joseph'S Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241546) since December 16, 1994, 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 CAHPS Hospice Survey reported on CMS Care Compare, this hospice received a 5-star rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating it 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 97.62, which is at the Minnesota state average of 97.62, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare lists this hospice as serving 19 ZIP codes from its Park Rapids, Minnesota location in Hubbard County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St. Joseph'S Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality and survey data can help evaluate care regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 1994.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for people generally expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is given, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for St. Joseph'S Hospice; please contact the hospice at (218) 732-4552 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact St. Joseph'S Hospice directly at (218) 732-4552 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how a hospice communicates with patients and families — contact (218) 732-4552 for hospice-specific answers.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St. Joseph'S Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241546?state=MN to confirm current CMS ratings and measures.
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.