Bethesda Hospice
Willmar, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241622)
CMS process measure: 50 (state average 97.62 — below state average)
Serves: 3 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (320) 235-8364 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Bethesda Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Bethesda Hospice scored 50.00, which is below the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Bethesda Hospice serves 3 ZIP codes from its Willmar, Minnesota office in Kandiyohi County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Bethesda Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241622, certified since 08/08/2024). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bethesda Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Willmar, Minnesota and the surrounding Kandiyohi County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since 08/08/2024.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as the star rating, percent who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating it 9-10 — for Bethesda Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has served too few patients to produce a statistically reliable survey result, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS does report a composite process measure for Bethesda Hospice: a score of 50.00, compared with the Minnesota state average of 97.62. This places Bethesda Hospice below the state average on this measure, according to the CMS Care Compare data. CMS has not published a care index score or a 'visits in the last days of life' percentage for this hospice.
Bethesda Hospice's ownership type is not listed in the available CMS data; families should confirm this directly with the hospice. The hospice currently serves 3 ZIP codes from its Willmar, MN office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No cost or fee information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bethesda Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241622, since 08/08/2024), 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Bethesda Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has served a small number of patients. This does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bethesda Hospice's CMS composite process score is 50.00, compared with the Minnesota state average of 97.62, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Bethesda Hospice serves 3 ZIP codes from its Willmar, MN location in Kandiyohi County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 3 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Bethesda Hospice is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (320) 235-8364 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bethesda Hospice has been Medicare-certified since 08/08/2024, according to CMS data.
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 seeking a cure and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a doctor.
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 on medical or emotional support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Bethesda Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (320) 235-8364 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Bethesda Hospice at (320) 235-8364 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, the service area, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bethesda Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241622?state=MN using CCN 241622.
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.