Capital Hospice & Palliative Care Llc
Oakbrook Terrace, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141661)
CMS process measure: 96.49 (state average 96.22 — at state average)
Serves: 150 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (630) 581-5492 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 69% would definitely recommend Capital Hospice & Palliative Care, and 63% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 96.49, right at the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Capital Hospice & Palliative Care serves 150 ZIP codes from its Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois office in Dupage County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within the current service area.
Yes, Capital Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CMS Certification Number 141661, certified since February 23, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Capital Hospice & Palliative Care LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, serving families in Dupage County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 2015.
CMS's CAHPS family caregiver survey, which asks people who cared for a hospice patient about their experience, reports that 69% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 63% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; that can occur when a hospice has a smaller number of completed surveys, and it does not by itself indicate a quality concern.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 96.49, compared with a statewide average of 96.22 — CMS characterizes this as being at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 37.2% of patients received visits in the final days of life, figures drawn from the same Care Compare dataset.
This hospice reports serving 150 ZIP codes from its Oakbrook Terrace office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Capital Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 141661), certified since February 23, 2015, 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, 69% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 63% rated 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 score is 96.49, compared with an Illinois state average of 96.22 — CMS describes this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 150 ZIP codes from its Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois office in Dupage County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 150 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality; CMS's survey and process measures are better indicators of experience and care consistency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 2015, according to 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 focused on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (630) 581-5492 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data doesn't describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (630) 581-5492 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction (like the CAHPS recommend and rating percentages shown here), how care processes compare to the state average, and the service area — then confirm specifics like staffing and settings directly with the hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Capital Hospice & Palliative Care (CCN 141661) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141661?state=IL to see 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.