Kindred Hospice
Arlington Heights, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141608)
CMS process measure: 97.7 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 124 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 439-0348 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Kindred Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 97.70, above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Kindred Hospice serves 124 ZIP codes from its Arlington Heights, Illinois office in Cook County.
Yes, Kindred Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141608, since 2002); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kindred Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, serving families in Cook County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since September 5, 2002 (CCN 141608).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Kindred Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Eighty percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 76% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Kindred Hospice scored 97.70, compared with the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and data show that 67.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare figures available.
Kindred Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 124 ZIP codes from its Arlington Heights office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Kindred Hospice is Medicare-certified, with certification dating back to September 5, 2002 (CCN 141608). 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Kindred Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars from family caregivers, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 76% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Kindred Hospice scored 97.70 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Kindred Hospice serves 124 ZIP codes from its Arlington Heights, Illinois office in Cook County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 124 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Kindred Hospice is listed as a for-profit organization in CMS records. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators of family caregiver experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Kindred Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 5, 2002.
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 with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Kindred Hospice; please contact the hospice at (847) 439-0348 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake procedures; please contact Kindred Hospice at (847) 439-0348 to learn how to begin care and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures compared to the state average, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are reported for Kindred Hospice above. For specifics about day-to-day care, contact the hospice directly at (847) 439-0348.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Kindred Hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141608?state=IL using CCN 141608.
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.