St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice
Omaha, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281513)
CMS process measure: 59.65 (state average 97.56 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 926-4444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 59.65, below the Nebraska state average of 97.56.
St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Omaha, NE office in Douglas County, according to CMS data.
Yes, St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 281513, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies they qualify.
About this hospice
St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Omaha, Nebraska, serving Douglas County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 1994 (CCN 281513).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure — which looks at how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice scored 59.65, which is below the Nebraska state average of 97.56. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 67.5% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS Care Compare data.
St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice's service area, according to CMS data, covers 34 ZIP codes from its Omaha office.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, care here is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis. Families are encouraged to review the underlying figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to speak with the hospice directly about any questions not answered by CMS data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 281513) since October 26, 1994, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 59.65, below the Nebraska state average of 97.56; CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and 67.5% of patients receiving visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 34 ZIP codes from its Omaha, Nebraska office in Douglas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is listed as for-profit in CMS data; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, so it's worth reviewing the available CMS quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice at (402) 926-4444 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; contact St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice at (402) 926-4444 to ask how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, staffing, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice at (402) 926-4444 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281513?state=NE to confirm current CMS figures.
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.