Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice
Marquette, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231555)
CMS process measure: 96.52 (state average 97.27 — at state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (906) 225-4545 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice a 5-star rating in the CMS survey, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.52 is at the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Marquette, Michigan office in Marquette County.
Yes, Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231555, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Marquette, Michigan, serving families in Marquette County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 1993.
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star overall rating. Of those surveyed, 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 96.52, compared to the Michigan state average of 97.27 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 62.4% of patients, and lists a care index score of 10 for this provider.
Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 16 ZIP codes from its Marquette office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231555) since March 19, 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?
Families gave this hospice a 5-star rating overall, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, per CMS CAHPS survey data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.52, compared to the Michigan state average of 97.27, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Marquette, Michigan office in Marquette County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice is listed as for-profit in CMS data; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and families should look at survey and quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 1993, according to CMS records.
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 for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice at (906) 225-4545 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (906) 225-4545 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how a hospice compares to state quality averages, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this profile using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231555?state=MI using CCN 231555.
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.