Trinity Hospitals - Hospice
Minot, ND · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 351502)
CMS process measure: 85.14 (state average 98.41 — below state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (701) 857-5083 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS data shows 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Trinity Hospitals - Hospice, and its composite process score of 85.14 is below the North Dakota state average of 98.41. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Trinity Hospitals - Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Minot, North Dakota, located in Ward County.
Yes, Trinity Hospitals - Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 351502, certified since March 30, 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Trinity Hospitals - Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Minot, North Dakota and the surrounding Ward County area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 1988, with the certification number (CCN) 351502.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 79% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided; ratings are often unavailable when patient counts are small, and this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Trinity Hospitals - Hospice scored 85.14, which falls below the North Dakota state average of 98.41. This composite measure reflects how consistently a hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, based on medical record review. CMS also reported that 23.6% of patients had visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the care index data supplied.
Trinity Hospitals - Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Minot, ND office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that a patient meets the eligibility requirements; no cost details are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Trinity Hospitals - Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 351502) since March 30, 1988, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated their overall 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 85.14, which is below the North Dakota state average of 98.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Trinity Hospitals - Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Minot, ND, in Ward 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?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality and survey data offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 1988.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain relief, symptom management, and emotional support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Trinity Hospitals - Hospice at (701) 857-5083 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (701) 857-5083 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure results compared to the state average, service area, and how care is provided — all of which are covered by CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Trinity Hospitals - Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/351502?state=ND to confirm current ratings and details.
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.