Agrace Hospicecare
Madison, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521505)
CMS process measure: 88.95 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 215 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (608) 276-4660 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families who responded to the CMS CAHPS survey gave Agrace Hospicecare a 4-star rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 88.95, below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Agrace Hospicecare serves 215 ZIP codes from its office in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County.
Yes, Agrace Hospicecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 521505, since 1985); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Agrace Hospicecare is a non-profit hospice based in Madison, Wisconsin, serving families in Dane County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 1985 (CCN 521505).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Agrace Hospicecare a 4-star overall rating. Of those surveyed, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Agrace Hospicecare scored 88.95, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 74.8% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, according to the published data. 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 an indicator of quality.
Agrace Hospicecare's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 215 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and measure vintage available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Agrace Hospicecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 521505) since September 18, 1985, 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 Care Compare reports a 4-star CAHPS rating for Agrace Hospicecare, with 91% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Agrace Hospicecare's composite process score is 88.95, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Agrace Hospicecare serves 215 ZIP codes from its office in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 215 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Agrace Hospicecare is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and survey results are separate indicators worth reviewing.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Agrace Hospicecare has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 1985.
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 prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Agrace Hospicecare at (608) 276-4660 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 Agrace Hospicecare directly at (608) 276-4660 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Agrace Hospicecare's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521505?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.