Ucm Home Care
Harvey, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141535)
CMS process measure: 88.95 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (708) 331-0226 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 75% would definitely recommend UCM Home Care, and 83% rated its care 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, UCM Home Care scored 88.95, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
UCM Home Care serves 62 ZIP codes from its Harvey, Illinois office in Cook County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, UCM Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 141535, since 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No additional cost details are provided beyond this coverage fact.
About this hospice
UCM Home Care is a non-profit hospice based in Harvey, Illinois, serving families in Cook County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 1990 (CCN 141535).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 75% would definitely recommend UCM Home Care, and 83% rated the hospice's overall care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data provided, often due to small numbers of surveyed patients rather than any indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, UCM Home Care scored 88.95, which falls below the Illinois state average of 96.22. A separate care index score of 7 and a rate of 22.1% for visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS; these figures come from the same Care Compare dataset.
UCM Home Care serves 62 ZIP codes from its Harvey, Illinois office. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of this listing. As a Medicare-certified hospice, care from UCM Home Care is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. UCM Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 141535) since June 15, 1990, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 75% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend UCM Home Care, and 83% rated its overall care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
UCM Home Care's composite process score is 88.95, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
UCM Home Care serves 62 ZIP codes from its office in Harvey, Illinois, located in Cook County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
UCM Home Care is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, so it's worth reviewing CMS quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
UCM Home Care has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 1990.
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 rather than cure and is typically for people with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where UCM Home Care delivers services; contact the hospice at (708) 331-0226 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; contact UCM Home Care at (708) 331-0226 to ask how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver recommendation rates, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and its service area; contact UCM Home Care at (708) 331-0226 for details specific to your situation.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up UCM Home Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141535?state=IL to review its current CMS-published 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.