Fayette County Health Department Hospice
Vandalia, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141607)
CMS process measure: 81.82 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (618) 283-1044 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Fayette County Health Department Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 81.82, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Fayette County Health Department Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Vandalia, Illinois, in Fayette County.
Yes, Fayette County Health Department Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141607), certified since 2002; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Fayette County Health Department Hospice is a government-owned hospice based in Vandalia, Illinois, serving Fayette County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2002.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not yet released data in that category.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Fayette County Health Department Hospice scored 81.82, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 12.0% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
The hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 13 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee details are included here. All figures in this profile come directly from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice for any details not covered by these published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Fayette County Health Department Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141607), certified since September 9, 2002, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 81.82, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — below the state average, per CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 13 ZIP codes from its Vandalia, Illinois office, located in Fayette County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is government-owned, operated by the Fayette County Health Department. Ownership type doesn't directly indicate quality, but it can affect governance and resource decisions.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2002, according to CMS records.
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 when a patient's life expectancy is limited, typically six months or less as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (618) 283-1044 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 directly at (618) 283-1044 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing; for specifics beyond what's published, contact the hospice at (618) 283-1044 and review its listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141607?state=IL.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Fayette County Health Department Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141607?state=IL using CCN 141607.
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.