Carle Hospice
Champaign, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141526)
CMS process measure: 99.08 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 209 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 239-3620 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carle Hospice received 3 stars from family caregivers on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.08 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Carle Hospice serves 209 ZIP codes from its Champaign, Illinois office in Champaign County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Carle Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141526), certified since 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Carle Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Champaign, Illinois, serving families in Champaign County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 1989, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Carle Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core care processes delivered, Carle Hospice scored 99.08, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 55.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published Care Compare data.
Carle Hospice reports serving 209 ZIP codes from its Champaign, IL office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All figures above come directly from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a specific measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of care quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly and contact the hospice for further specifics.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Carle Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141526), certified since May 9, 1989, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave Carle Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.08, above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Carle Hospice reports serving 209 ZIP codes from its office in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 209 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Carle Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type doesn't directly indicate quality, but families can consider it alongside the survey and quality measures above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Carle Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 1989.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have stopped seeking a cure, typically when a doctor estimates six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for Carle Hospice; contact the hospice at (800) 239-3620 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Carle Hospice at (800) 239-3620 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and staffing; you can review Carle Hospice's published figures above and confirm further details by calling (800) 239-3620.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Carle Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141526?state=IL.
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.