Hshs Hospice Illinois
Effingham, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141658)
CMS process measure: 57.25 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 219 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (217) 347-1777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave HSHS Hospice Illinois an overall rating of 3 stars, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 57.25, below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
HSHS Hospice Illinois serves 219 ZIP codes from its Effingham, IL office in Effingham County.
Yes, HSHS Hospice Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141658, since 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
HSHS Hospice Illinois is a non-profit hospice based in Effingham, Illinois, serving Effingham County and a wide surrounding service area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 14, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 141658.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of family members who completed the CAHPS survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, HSHS Hospice Illinois scored 57.25, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 70.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
HSHS Hospice Illinois reports serving 219 ZIP codes from its Effingham office, reflecting a broad geographic reach.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates this data periodically and some measures may not be published for every hospice, often due to small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. HSHS Hospice Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141658) since October 14, 2014, 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's CAHPS survey data shows an overall rating of 3 stars, with 80% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 79% 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 score is 57.25, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
HSHS Hospice Illinois reports serving 219 ZIP codes from its Effingham County office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 219 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 14, 2014.
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 diagnosis 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 — treatment for other conditions and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact HSHS Hospice Illinois at (217) 347-1777 or check Medicare Care Compare for specifics.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact HSHS Hospice Illinois directly at (217) 347-1777 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are scheduled near end of life, and how a hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures — data points you can review for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view HSHS Hospice Illinois's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141658?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.