Transitions Hospice, Llc
Elk Grove Village, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141626)
CMS process measure: 92.83 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 341 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 515-1505 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Transitions Hospice in Elk Grove Village received 3 out of 5 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 92.83 is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Transitions Hospice serves 341 ZIP codes from its Elk Grove Village, Illinois office in DuPage County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Transitions Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141626), certified since April 13, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Transitions Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, in DuPage County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 2006 (CCN 141626), meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice services to Medicare beneficiaries for many years.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey data, Transitions Hospice received an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars from families of patients it served. Seventy-nine percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience with the hospice at 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Transitions Hospice scored 92.83, which falls below the Illinois state average of 96.22. This composite measure reflects the consistency of certain care processes reported to CMS. Its care index score is listed as 9, and 61.7% of patients had visits in the last days of life, per CMS data.
Transitions Hospice serves a broad geographic area, covering 341 ZIP codes from its Elk Grove Village office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Transitions Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141626) since April 13, 2006, 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 Transitions Hospice received 3 out of 5 stars, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating 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 92.83, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Transitions Hospice serves 341 ZIP codes from its office in Elk Grove Village, DuPage County, Illinois.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 341 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Transitions Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 2006.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Transitions Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (847) 515-1505 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact Transitions Hospice directly at (847) 515-1505 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Transitions Hospice at (847) 515-1505 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Transitions Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141626?state=IL to confirm current CMS data.
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.