Unity Hospice Of Greater Madison
Wauwatosa, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521629)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 0 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (262) 336-9300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Unity Hospice Of Greater Madison, so a specific rating isn't available. The statewide average composite score in Wisconsin is 96.57, but no comparison figure is reported for this hospice.
The data provided shows zero ZIP codes listed as served by Unity Hospice Of Greater Madison from its Wauwatosa, Wisconsin office in Milwaukee County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm the specific areas it currently serves.
Yes, Unity Hospice Of Greater Madison is Medicare-certified, with CCN 521629, certified since November 26, 2025. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Unity Hospice Of Greater Madison is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 2025. Ownership type is not included in the data provided, so families should verify this directly with the provider or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS's CAHPS family caregiver survey results, including a caregiver star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating the hospice 9-10, have not been published for this hospice according to the data provided. This is often the case for newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts, and it should not be read as a reflection of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS's composite process measure and care index score have not been published for this hospice in the data available. The statewide average composite score in Wisconsin is 96.57, but no comparison ('vs_state') is reported for this hospice.
The data provided lists zero ZIP codes served for this hospice; families should contact the hospice directly to confirm which areas it currently serves, as service areas may have changed since the CMS data was compiled.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No cost information beyond this is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Unity Hospice Of Greater Madison is Medicare-certified (CCN 521629), since November 26, 2025, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice in the data provided, which is often due to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The data provided does not include a composite process score or a state comparison for this hospice; the Wisconsin state average composite score is 96.57.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The data lists zero ZIP codes served; please contact the hospice at (262) 336-9300 to confirm its current service area.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 0 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type is not included in the data provided; contact the hospice at (262) 336-9300 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 2025, according to CMS data.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 pursuing treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; 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 where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (262) 336-9300 to ask about the settings it offers.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake details; please contact the hospice directly at (262) 336-9300 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, ownership, and how care is provided; contact the hospice at (262) 336-9300 and review Medicare Care Compare for details not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official listing for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521629?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.