Compassus Central Wisconsin
Marshfield, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521516)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (715) 301-7270 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Compassus Central Wisconsin received a 4-star rating in the CMS family caregiver survey, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Compassus Central Wisconsin serves 50 ZIP codes from its Marshfield, Wisconsin office in Wood County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice to confirm whether their location is covered.
Yes, Compassus Central Wisconsin is Medicare-certified, with CCN 521516, certified since 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus Central Wisconsin is a for-profit hospice based in Marshfield, Wisconsin, serving families in Wood County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 1988, according to CMS Care Compare records.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Compassus Central Wisconsin received a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes — Compassus Central Wisconsin scored 100.00, compared with a Wisconsin state average of 96.57. This places it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 85.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per published data.
Compassus Central Wisconsin's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 50 ZIP codes from its Marshfield office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost information beyond that is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts — this does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus Central Wisconsin is Medicare-certified (CCN 521516), certified since March 18, 1988, 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, this hospice earned a 4-star rating, with 87% of caregivers 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 100.00, above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS data also lists a care index score of 10 and 85.4% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 50 ZIP codes from its Marshfield, Wisconsin office in Wood County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus Central Wisconsin is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality and survey measures are separate indicators worth reviewing.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 1988.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than pursuing a cure, but patients continue to receive medical attention, symptom management, and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (715) 301-7270 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice directly at (715) 301-7270 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how to start care — contact (715) 301-7270 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus Central Wisconsin directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521516?state=WI 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.