Hospice Of Murray County Inc
Slayton, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241523)
CMS process measure: 85.19 (state average 97.62 — below state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (507) 836-8114 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey gave Hospice Of Murray County Inc a 5-star rating, with 97% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 85.19 is below the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Hospice Of Murray County Inc serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Slayton, Minnesota, in Murray County.
Yes, Hospice Of Murray County Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 241523, since 1991); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Murray County Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Slayton, Minnesota, serving Murray County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since September 11, 1991, and is identified in CMS Care Compare records by CCN 241523.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star rating. Ninety-seven percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 94 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of surveyed family caregivers and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Hospice Of Murray County Inc scored 85.19, compared with a Minnesota state average of 97.62 — placing this hospice below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 33.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 29 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current reporting period; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Murray County Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 241523) since September 11, 1991, 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 Care Compare data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 97% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 94% 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-of-care score is 85.19, which CMS lists as below the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 29 ZIP codes from its Slayton, Minnesota office in Murray County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 11, 1991, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice provides comfort-focused care for people believed to be in the final months of life who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, while palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment.
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 can still receive medical care for pain and symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (507) 836-8114 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; call the hospice directly at (507) 836-8114 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, staff availability, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (507) 836-8114 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Murray County Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241523?state=MN 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.