Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care
Minneapolis, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241513)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.62 — above state average)
Serves: 274 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (651) 635-9173 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care received a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care serves 274 ZIP codes from its Minneapolis, MN office in Hennepin County.
Yes, Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 241513, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving families in Hennepin County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since April 15, 1988.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care scored 100.00, which is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 67.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the available data.
This hospice reports serving 274 ZIP codes from its Minneapolis office, reflecting a wide service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 241513) since April 15, 1988, 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 the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 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 100.00, which is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 274 ZIP codes from its Minneapolis, Minnesota office in Hennepin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 274 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect organizational priorities, but CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are the more direct indicators of experience reported here.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 15, 1988, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is palliative care for people who have stopped 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 and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (651) 635-9173 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 the hospice at (651) 635-9173 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact the hospice at (651) 635-9173 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care (CCN 241513) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241513?state=MN to review current CMS data.
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.