V Care Hospice Services Of Illinois
Northbrook, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141654)
CMS process measure: 98.77 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 272-5883 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend V Care Hospice Services Of Illinois 82% of the time, and the hospice's composite process score of 98.77 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
V Care Hospice Services Of Illinois serves 67 ZIP codes from its Northbrook, Illinois office in Cook County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, V Care Hospice Services Of Illinois is Medicare-certified, with CCN 141654, certified since 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
V Care Hospice Services Of Illinois is a for-profit hospice based in Northbrook, Illinois, in Cook County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 7, 2013 (CCN 141654).
According to CMS Care Compare data, 82% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, so that figure is not stated here.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, V Care Hospice Services Of Illinois scored 98.77, above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 47.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the CMS data provided.
The hospice reports serving 67 ZIP codes from its Northbrook office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not listed here, that reflects CMS's published data (often limited by small patient counts) rather than any indication of poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. For current information, families should verify details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. V Care Hospice Services Of Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141654), certified since August 7, 2013, 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?
In CMS survey data, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.77, above the Illinois state average of 96.22, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 67 ZIP codes from its Northbrook, Illinois office in Cook County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 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 directly indicate quality of care; CMS publishes it as part of provider information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 7, 2013.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — 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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; contact the hospice at (847) 272-5883 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe intake steps; contact the hospice at (847) 272-5883 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (847) 272-5883 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up V Care Hospice Services Of Illinois (CCN 141654) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141654?state=IL.
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.