The Care Team Hospice
Standish, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231651)
CMS process measure: 94.72 (state average 97.27 — below state average)
Serves: 81 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (989) 941-9975 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Care Team Hospice has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 86% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.72, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27.
The Care Team Hospice serves 81 ZIP codes from its office in Standish, Michigan, in Arenac County.
Yes, The Care Team Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231651), certified since July 21, 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
The Care Team Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Standish, Michigan, serving families in Arenac County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2016 (CCN 231651).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave The Care Team Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience as a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, The Care Team Hospice scored 94.72, which falls below the Michigan state average of 97.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 45.9% of patients, according to the most recent published data.
The Care Team Hospice reports serving 81 ZIP codes from its Standish office, indicating a broad service area for a hospice of this size.
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 and reflect the most recently published vintage available; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, The Care Team Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231651) since July 21, 2016, 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?
CMS CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star overall family caregiver rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 84% rating their 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 94.72, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27; CMS also reports a care index score of 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The Care Team Hospice serves 81 ZIP codes from its Standish, Michigan office in Arenac County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 81 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The Care Team Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2016.
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 when a patient's life expectancy is generally six months or less; both aim to relieve suffering and improve quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where The Care Team Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (989) 941-9975 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact The Care Team Hospice directly at (989) 941-9975 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, and its service area; contact The Care Team Hospice at (989) 941-9975 for further details not covered by this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify The Care Team Hospice's current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231651?state=MI.
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.