Bristol Hospice Madison
Madison, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521613)
CMS process measure: 99.69 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (608) 960-7699 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bristol Hospice Madison has a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 73% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 99.69, above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Bristol Hospice Madison serves 56 ZIP codes from its Madison, Wisconsin office in Dane County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Bristol Hospice Madison is Medicare-certified (CCN 521613), certified since September 29, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice Madison is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Madison, Wisconsin and the surrounding Dane County area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare data. Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data for this listing.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Bristol Hospice Madison received an overall star rating of 1 out of 5. Among families who responded, 73% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 69% rated their overall experience between 9 and 10 on a 0-10 scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Bristol Hospice Madison scored 99.69, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports that 80.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life consistent with recommended timing, based on the data provided.
Bristol Hospice Madison's service area, per CMS data, covers 56 ZIP codes from its Madison office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; where a measure was not provided, that has been noted rather than assumed.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice Madison is Medicare-certified (CCN 521613) as of September 29, 2022, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 1 out of 5 star rating, with 73% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 69% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 99.69, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports that 80.1% of patients received visits consistent with recommended timing in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Bristol Hospice Madison serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the CMS data provided for this listing; please contact the hospice at (608) 960-7699 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bristol Hospice Madison has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2022, per CMS records.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This CMS dataset does not specify where Bristol Hospice Madison provides care; please contact the hospice at (608) 960-7699 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Bristol Hospice Madison at (608) 960-7699 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to begin care — for specifics about this hospice, contact them at (608) 960-7699 or review the Medicare Care Compare listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Bristol Hospice Madison's official CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521613?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.