Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson Hospice
Iron Mountain, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231728)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (906) 776-1925 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson Hospice, often because of limited patient volume. This does not indicate poor quality — families can check Medicare Care Compare for updates or contact the hospice directly.
Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Iron Mountain, Michigan office in Dickinson County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether service can be extended.
Yes, Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231728, since May 9, 2024). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Iron Mountain, Michigan, and the surrounding Dickinson County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2024 (CCN 231728). CMS has not published an ownership type for this hospice in the data provided.
CMS collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, and it also tracks a composite process measure that reflects the share of recommended care processes a hospice completes. For this hospice, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, a percentage rating care 9-10, or a composite process score. This is common for smaller hospices or those with limited patient volume, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — only that CMS has not yet published enough data to report these figures publicly. For reference, the statewide average composite process score in Michigan is 97.27, though no comparison figure ('vs_state') is available for this specific hospice.
This hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Iron Mountain, Michigan office in Dickinson County, reflecting a modest, localized service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231728) since May 9, 2024, 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 for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no direct comparison to Michigan's state average of 97.27 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Iron Mountain, Michigan office in Dickinson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 5 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS has not published ownership type information for this hospice in the data available; ownership type can relate to organizational structure but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2024.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, as patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting well-being.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (906) 776-1925 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process for this hospice; please contact them at (906) 776-1925 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact this hospice at (906) 776-1925 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231728?state=MI to review its current CMS-published information.
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.