Thedacare At Home
Appleton, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521504)
CMS process measure: 98.99 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 106 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (920) 969-0919 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Thedacare At Home a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.99 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Thedacare At Home serves 106 ZIP codes from its office in Appleton, Wisconsin, in Outagamie County.
Yes, Thedacare At Home is Medicare-certified, with CCN 521504, certified since 1985. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Thedacare At Home is a non-profit hospice based in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving families in Outagamie County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 1985, meaning it has provided hospice services to Medicare beneficiaries for nearly four decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Thedacare At Home a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Thedacare At Home scored 98.99, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Thedacare At Home reports serving 106 ZIP codes from its Appleton office, reflecting a broad service area across the region.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available at the time of this listing. Where a measure is not included here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No additional cost information is provided here; families should contact the hospice directly for details about their specific situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Thedacare At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 521504) and has been since July 2, 1985. 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 Thedacare At Home a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5. 87% said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 85% rated their experience 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 98.99, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Thedacare At Home reports serving 106 ZIP codes from its Appleton, Wisconsin office in Outagamie County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 106 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Thedacare At Home is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can affect organizational priorities, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside this for a full picture.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 1985, nearly 40 years.
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 is focused on comfort for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care — pain management, emotional support, and symptom relief continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact Thedacare At Home at (920) 969-0919 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact Thedacare At Home at (920) 969-0919 for details on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of its service area — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Thedacare At Home's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521504?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.