Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland, Llc
Chicago, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141551)
CMS process measure: 97.26 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 218 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (312) 949-1188 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 97.26 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland serves 218 ZIP codes from its Chicago, IL office in Cook County.
Yes, Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland is Medicare-certified (CCN 141551, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 1993, and carries CMS Certification Number (CCN) 141551.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland scored 97.26, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 55.6% of patients, based on the same published dataset.
Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland reports serving a broad area, covering 218 ZIP codes from its Chicago office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland is Medicare-certified (CCN 141551) since February 3, 1993, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star rating, with 79% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice 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-of-care score is 97.26, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland reports serving 218 ZIP codes from its Chicago, Illinois office in Cook County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 218 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 determine quality; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 1993.
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 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.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland at (312) 949-1188 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. Please contact Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland at (312) 949-1188 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly by calling (312) 949-1188.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141551?state=IL to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.