Family Hospice Of Belleville Area
Belleville, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141544)
CMS process measure: 91.26 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (618) 277-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family Hospice Of Belleville Area received a 5-star family caregiver rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 97% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 91.26 is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Family Hospice Of Belleville Area serves 67 ZIP codes from its office in Belleville, Illinois, in St. Clair County.
Yes, Family Hospice Of Belleville Area is Medicare-certified (CCN 141544, certified since 1991), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Family Hospice Of Belleville Area is a non-profit hospice in Belleville, Illinois, serving families in St. Clair County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 1991 (CCN 141544).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 5 stars. Ninety-seven percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93 percent rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 out of 10 — figures reported directly by families who used the hospice's services.
CMS also publishes a composite process measure, reflecting how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes. Family Hospice Of Belleville Area scored 91.26 on this measure, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22. A separate care index score of 9 and a rate of 69.8% for visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS for this hospice.
Family Hospice Of Belleville Area's service area, per CMS data, covers 67 ZIP codes reaching out from its Belleville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the latest updates. Where a specific measure is not mentioned, CMS may not have published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Family Hospice Of Belleville Area is Medicare-certified (CCN 141544) since August 1, 1991, 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 this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 97% saying they would definitely recommend it and 93% rating 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 91.26, which CMS reports as below the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and a 69.8% rate for visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 67 ZIP codes from its Belleville, Illinois office in St. Clair County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 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 doesn't directly determine quality; CMS's survey and quality measures are the best way to compare hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 1991.
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 rather than cure for patients generally expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support throughout.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Family Hospice Of Belleville Area at (618) 277-1800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover intake steps; call Family Hospice Of Belleville Area at (618) 277-1800 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how long a hospice has been certified — all of which are reported here from CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Family Hospice Of Belleville Area (CCN 141544) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141544?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.