Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc
Lansing, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141529)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (708) 895-8332 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc serves 14 ZIP codes from its Lansing, Illinois office in Cook County.
Yes, Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 141529, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Lansing, Illinois, serving families in Cook County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 31, 1989, and its ownership type is listed as 'Other.'
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and does not imply anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects a bundle of care processes hospices are expected to complete, Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc scored 100.00, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7, and notes that 42.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same data set.
Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc's service area, per CMS data, spans 14 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage available at time of publication. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 141529) since August 31, 1989, 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 family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Illinois state average of 96.22; CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and 42.9% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Lansing, Illinois, in Cook County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as 'Other.' Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but families should focus on quality measures and personal fit when choosing a hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 31, 1989, 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 is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and have a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
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 is not about giving up, but about a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc at (708) 895-8332 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc at (708) 895-8332 for guidance and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about quality measures, caregiver satisfaction, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc at (708) 895-8332 to ask these questions directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current CMS data for Hospice Of The Calumet Area Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141529?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.