United Hospital District Inc
Blue Earth, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241549)
CMS process measure: 98.08 (state average 97.62 — at state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (507) 526-3273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
United Hospital District Inc received a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 96% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 98.08 is at the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
United Hospital District Inc serves 28 ZIP codes from its Blue Earth, MN office in Faribault County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, United Hospital District Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 241549, certified since 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
United Hospital District Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Blue Earth, Minnesota, serving families in Faribault County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers rated this hospice with a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-six percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% gave it a top rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families who used this hospice's services and were surveyed by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.08, which CMS classifies as at the Minnesota state average of 97.62. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and 82.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
United Hospital District Inc serves 28 ZIP codes from its Blue Earth office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. United Hospital District Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 241549), certified since February 16, 1995, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 96% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% 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 measure score is 98.08, which CMS classifies as at the Minnesota state average of 97.62. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 82.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
United Hospital District Inc serves 28 ZIP codes from its Blue Earth, MN office in Faribault County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like CAHPS scores are the best way to assess care experience regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 1995.
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 for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (507) 526-3273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with United Hospital District Inc, contact them directly at (507) 526-3273 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (507) 526-3273 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up United Hospital District Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241549?state=MN to confirm current CMS-published information.
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.