Breeze Hospice
Shiloh, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141659)
CMS process measure: 75.56 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (618) 416-6410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 79% would definitely recommend Breeze Hospice, and 67% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Breeze Hospice scored 75.56, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Breeze Hospice serves 62 ZIP codes from its Shiloh, Illinois office in St. Clair County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Breeze Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 141659, certified since December 12, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Breeze Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Shiloh, Illinois, serving families in St. Clair County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 12, 2014, under CCN 141659.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 79% would definitely recommend Breeze Hospice, and 67% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data available, which can occur when patient counts are small; this should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Breeze Hospice scored 75.56, compared with a state average of 96.22 for Illinois — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 21.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
Breeze Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 62 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Breeze Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141659) since December 12, 2014, 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, 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Breeze Hospice, and 67% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice, which can happen with smaller patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Breeze Hospice's composite process score is 75.56, compared with an Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Breeze Hospice, based in Shiloh, Illinois (St. Clair County), serves 62 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Breeze Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Breeze Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 12, 2014.
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, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 medical care, symptom management, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This varies by patient need and hospice arrangement. Please contact Breeze Hospice at (618) 416-6410 to ask about where they provide care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Breeze Hospice directly at (618) 416-6410 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Breeze Hospice at (618) 416-6410 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Breeze Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141659?state=IL to confirm current ratings and details.
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.