Unity Hospice
De Pere, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521503)
CMS process measure: 98.25 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 111 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (920) 338-1111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Unity Hospice earned a 4-star family caregiver rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.25 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Unity Hospice serves 111 ZIP codes from its De Pere, Wisconsin office in Brown County. Families can check whether their specific ZIP code falls within this service area by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Unity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521503), certified since 1985. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Unity Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in De Pere, Wisconsin, serving families in Brown County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since January 21, 1985, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Unity Hospice a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Unity Hospice scored 98.25, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 69.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Unity Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 111 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its De Pere office.
Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often due to small patient counts that CMS excludes to protect statistical reliability. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of this profile.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Unity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521503), certified since January 21, 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 Unity Hospice a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Unity Hospice's composite process score is 98.25, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Unity Hospice serves 111 ZIP codes from its office in De Pere, Wisconsin, in Brown County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 111 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Unity Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but CMS reports it as part of each hospice's public profile.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Unity Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 21, 1985.
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 when a person is nearing the end of life, 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 curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Unity Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (920) 338-1111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with Unity Hospice, contact the hospice directly at (920) 338-1111 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how care is coordinated, and service area coverage — for specifics beyond CMS data, contact Unity Hospice at (920) 338-1111.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Unity Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521503?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.