St Paul Hospice Services
Kaukauna, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521586)
CMS process measure: 96.88 (state average 96.57 — at state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (920) 766-6180 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave St Paul Hospice Services strong marks: 93% said they would definitely recommend it, and its composite process score of 96.88 is at the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating figure for this hospice in this data.
St Paul Hospice Services serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, in Outagamie County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, St Paul Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 521586, since 2008). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Paul Hospice Services is a non-profit hospice located in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, serving Outagamie County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2008 (CCN 521586).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported positive experiences: 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure in this data set for this hospice, so no star value is stated here beyond these percentages.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, St Paul Hospice Services scored 96.88, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. A care index score of 9 and a rate of 54.8% for visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS, though these figures should be reviewed directly on Care Compare for full context, as CMS notes that measures can be affected by patient volume.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, includes 13 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from St Paul Hospice Services?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521586) and has been since October 21, 2008. 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 93% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend St Paul Hospice Services, and 91% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.88, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Wisconsin's average of 96.57.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates this hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Kaukauna, Wisconsin office in Outagamie County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Paul Hospice Services is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure but CMS quality measures should be reviewed for insight into care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2008.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with 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 is not about giving up but about changing the goal of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify the settings offered by St Paul Hospice Services; please contact the hospice at (920) 766-6180 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (920) 766-6180 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, coverage area, and CMS quality ratings; contact St Paul Hospice Services at (920) 766-6180 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data on St Paul Hospice Services at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521586?state=WI.
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.