Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Western Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521597)
CMS process measure: 96.15 (state average 96.57 — at state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (715) 377-9617 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Western Wisconsin has a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 77% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.15 is at the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Western Wisconsin serves 55 ZIP codes from its Eau Claire, Wisconsin office in Eau Claire County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is covered.
Yes, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Western Wisconsin is Medicare-certified (CCN 521597, since July 17, 2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Western Wisconsin is a for-profit hospice agency based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, serving Eau Claire County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 17, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 521597.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 77% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 96.15, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 83.7% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, according to the data provided.
This hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, spans 55 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach across the region from its Eau Claire office.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Western Wisconsin is Medicare-certified (CCN 521597) since July 17, 2013, 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 gives this hospice an overall 3-star rating, with 77% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% 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 96.15, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57, putting it at the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and notes 83.7% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 55 ZIP codes from its office in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in Eau Claire County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are a more direct indicator.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 17, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
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 them at (715) 377-9617 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Western Wisconsin directly at (715) 377-9617 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas are served, and how to reach the hospice with questions — all of which you can review here or confirm by calling (715) 377-9617.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Western Wisconsin directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521597?state=WI to review its official CMS profile.
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.