Interim Healthcare Of Wi Madison
Madison, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521611)
CMS process measure: 89.06 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (608) 238-0268 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Interim Healthcare Of Wi Madison. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 89.06, below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Interim Healthcare Of Wi Madison serves 34 ZIP codes from its Madison, Wisconsin office in Dane County.
Yes, Interim Healthcare Of Wi Madison is Medicare-certified (CCN 521611, since September 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare Of Wi Madison is a for-profit hospice based in Madison, Wisconsin, serving families in Dane County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2022 (CCN 521611).
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice does not have a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with small numbers of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality, only that the data has not been reported.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 89.06, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 76.9% of patients had visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data available on Care Compare.
The hospice's service area, as reported by CMS, covers 34 ZIP codes from its Madison office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare, as figures are updated periodically. No staff, facilities, or specific services are described here beyond what CMS reports.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Of Wi Madison is Medicare-certified (CCN 521611) since September 1, 2022, 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a composite process score of 89.06 for this hospice, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, which places it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Madison, Wisconsin office in Dane County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit, according to CMS. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey data provide more direct information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2022.
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 generally for patients believed to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but patients can still receive medical care to manage symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (608) 238-0268 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice at (608) 238-0268 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is provided; contact the hospice at (608) 238-0268 for details specific to this provider.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Interim Healthcare Of Wi Madison directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521611?state=WI to confirm current CMS 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.