Marshfield Medical Ctr Rice Lake Hospice
Rice Lake, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521558)
CMS process measure: 96.47 (state average 96.57 — at state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (715) 236-6256 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Marshfield Medical Ctr Rice Lake Hospice earned 4 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.47 is at the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Marshfield Medical Ctr Rice Lake Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, in Barron County. Families in that area can contact the hospice to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Marshfield Medical Ctr Rice Lake Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 521558, certified since March 21, 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Marshfield Medical Ctr Rice Lake Hospice is a non-profit hospice serving Rice Lake, Wisconsin and surrounding Barron County communities. It has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 1997, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data (the source of all figures below), family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 96.47, which CMS classifies as at the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports that 82.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a measure of timely support during the final stage of care.
This hospice's service area covers 43 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Rice Lake office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often due to small patient sample sizes. Families are encouraged to review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions about their loved one's care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Marshfield Medical Ctr Rice Lake Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521558) as of March 21, 1997, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received 4 stars overall, with 92% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 96.47, which is at the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, according to Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, in Barron County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 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 affect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like CAHPS scores are the more direct way to compare care experience across hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 1997.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; contact the hospice at (715) 236-6256 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice directly at (715) 236-6256 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about family caregiver satisfaction, staffing, services offered, and how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures — this hospice's CAHPS star rating, recommend percentage, and composite score are available on Medicare Care Compare for comparison.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Marshfield Medical Ctr Rice Lake Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521558?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.