Hospice Of The Midwest
Woodbury, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241600)
CMS process measure: 99.71 (state average 97.62 — above state average)
Serves: 140 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (651) 344-1040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Hospice Of The Midwest a 3-star rating, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.71 is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Hospice Of The Midwest serves 140 ZIP codes from its office in Woodbury, Minnesota, in Washington County.
Yes, Hospice Of The Midwest is Medicare-certified (CCN 241600, since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Midwest is a for-profit hospice based in Woodbury, Minnesota, in Washington County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 20, 2016 (CCN 241600).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Hospice Of The Midwest an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered to patients, Hospice Of The Midwest scored 99.71, compared with a Minnesota state average of 97.62 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and shows that 76.2% of patients received visits from staff in their final days of life, per the most recent CMS Care Compare data available.
Hospice Of The Midwest reports serving a broad area, covering 140 ZIP codes from its Woodbury office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis. No cost figures beyond this benefit description are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of a small number of surveyed patients, not necessarily lower quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Midwest is Medicare-certified (CCN 241600) since April 20, 2016, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave Hospice Of The Midwest an overall rating of 3 stars, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.71, compared with a Minnesota state average of 97.62, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of The Midwest serves 140 ZIP codes from its Woodbury, Minnesota office in Washington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 140 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of the public record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 20, 2016.
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 for those with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Hospice Of The Midwest at (651) 344-1040 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Hospice Of The Midwest directly at (651) 344-1040 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality scores, service area, and ownership type — all of which are listed here from CMS Care Compare — as well as details like care settings and staffing, which you should confirm directly with the hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Midwest (CCN 241600) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241600?state=MN to confirm current certification and quality 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.