Winona Area Hospice Services
Winona, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241535)
CMS process measure: 97.69 (state average 97.62 — at state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (507) 457-4468 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Winona Area Hospice Services holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 96% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.69 is essentially at the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Winona Area Hospice Services serves 20 ZIP codes from its Winona, MN office in Winona County. Families can confirm whether a specific address falls within this service area by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Winona Area Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 241535, since 1993). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Winona Area Hospice Services is a non-profit hospice based in Winona, Minnesota, serving Winona County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 24, 1993, meaning it has been providing hospice services to Medicare beneficiaries for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-six percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of family caregivers who completed the CMS survey, not a comprehensive review of all patients served.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — Winona Area Hospice Services scored 97.69, essentially at the Minnesota state average of 97.62. CMS reported a visits-in-the-last-days-of-life measure of 91.6%, indicating the share of patients who received visits from hospice staff near the end of life, per CMS reporting.
Winona Area Hospice Services reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Winona office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Winona Area Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 241535) since November 24, 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 96% saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% rating their overall 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 97.69, essentially at the Minnesota state average of 97.62, per CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 20 ZIP codes from its Winona, MN office in Winona County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Winona Area Hospice Services is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can be a factor some families consider, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 24, 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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (507) 457-4468 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
For information on starting care, contact Winona Area Hospice Services at (507) 457-4468 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, composite process scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (507) 457-4468 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Winona Area Hospice Services (CCN 241535) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241535?state=MN.
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.