Centracare Hospice
Willmar, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241509)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.62 — above state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (320) 231-4470 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Centracare Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process-of-care score of 100.00 is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Centracare Hospice serves 73 ZIP codes from its office in Willmar, Minnesota, in Kandiyohi County.
Yes, Centracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241509, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Centracare Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Willmar, Minnesota, serving families in Kandiyohi County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 1987, meaning it has met federal standards for hospice care for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave Centracare Hospice a 4-star rating. Among surveyed caregivers, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Centracare Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended care processes. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 75.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on published CMS data.
Centracare Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 73 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad geographic reach from its Willmar office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the latest data vintage and any measures not included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Centracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241509) and has been since April 14, 1987. 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 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Centracare Hospice and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Centracare Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 100.00, which is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Centracare Hospice serves 73 ZIP codes from its Willmar, Minnesota office in Kandiyohi County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Centracare Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type doesn't directly determine care quality, but it can be useful context alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Centracare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 1987.
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 those who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort in the last phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a care decision, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for Centracare Hospice; please contact the hospice at (320) 231-4470 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Centracare Hospice, contact them directly at (320) 231-4470 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs will be met; you can also verify these details for Centracare Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Centracare Hospice (CCN 241509) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241509?state=MN.
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.