Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac
Fond Du Lac, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521579)
CMS process measure: 98.47 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 69 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (920) 926-1144 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac has a CAHPS family-caregiver rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 88% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.47 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac serves 69 ZIP codes from its office in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, in Fond Du Lac County.
Yes, Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac is Medicare-certified (CCN 521579), certified since December 5, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac is a for-profit hospice based in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, serving patients in Fond Du Lac County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 5, 2006 (CCN 521579).
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac earned an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. Among surveyed caregivers, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 98.47, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57 \u2014 placing it above the state average. CMS's care index score for this hospice is listed at 10, and its data show that 67.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life. These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data made public for this hospice; CMS may update these numbers periodically.
Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac reports serving 69 ZIP codes from its Fond Du Lac office, indicating a fairly broad service area in the surrounding region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis. This profile does not include cost information beyond that general coverage fact. No staffing, facility, or service details beyond what CMS reports are included here; families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly or consult Medicare Care Compare for further verification.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac is Medicare-certified (CCN 521579), certified since December 5, 2006, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% 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 measure score is 98.47, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, putting it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 69 ZIP codes from its office in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, located in Fond Du Lac County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 69 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 5, 2006.
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 and quality of life for those with a terminal prognosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, and patients can still receive medical attention for comfort and support.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided does not specify the settings where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (920) 926-1144 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac directly at (920) 926-1144 and confirm certification and services on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, and staff availability; contact the hospice at (920) 926-1144 for specifics not listed in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac (CCN 521579) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521579?state=WI to review its current CMS-reported 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.