Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care Southwest Michigan
Saint Joseph, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231513)
CMS process measure: 97.28 (state average 97.27 — at state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (269) 429-7100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care Southwest Michigan an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 97.28 is at the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care Southwest Michigan serves 48 ZIP codes from its Saint Joseph, Michigan office in Berrien County. Families can confirm whether a specific address is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care Southwest Michigan is Medicare-certified (CCN 231513, since 1986). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care Southwest Michigan is a non-profit hospice based in Saint Joseph, Michigan, serving Berrien County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since May 14, 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed families, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 97.28, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.27 for Michigan. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 76.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the published data.
This hospice's service area, per CMS records, spans 48 ZIP codes. Families should confirm whether their specific address falls within the current service area by contacting the hospice directly.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, that reflects CMS's publication limits (often due to small patient counts) rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care Southwest Michigan is Medicare-certified (CCN 231513) since May 14, 1986, 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 received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 87% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 97.28, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.27 for Michigan.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists this hospice as serving 48 ZIP codes from its Saint Joseph, Michigan location in Berrien County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it to assess care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 14, 1986.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, dignity, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (269) 429-7100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (269) 429-7100 for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (269) 429-7100 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231513?state=MI to review its current CMS-published 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.