Osf Hospice
Loves Park, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141605)
CMS process measure: 99.27 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 120 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (815) 433-6090 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
OSF Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.27 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
OSF Hospice serves 120 ZIP codes from its office in Loves Park, Illinois, in Winnebago County.
Yes, OSF Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141605, since 2002); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
OSF Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Loves Park, Illinois, serving families in Winnebago County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 4, 2002 (CCN 141605).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave OSF Hospice a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, OSF Hospice scored 99.27, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 74.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
OSF Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 120 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost information is provided here beyond that fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact OSF Hospice directly with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. OSF Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141605), certified since September 4, 2002, 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 Care Compare data shows a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend OSF Hospice and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
OSF Hospice's composite process score is 99.27, which CMS reports is above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and notes 74.5% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
OSF Hospice, based in Loves Park, Illinois (Winnebago County), serves 120 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 120 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
OSF Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside caregiver survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
OSF Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 4, 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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less. Both aim to manage symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean withholding all medical care, but treatments aimed at curing the underlying disease are generally not continued.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for OSF Hospice; please contact the hospice at (815) 433-6090 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; please contact OSF Hospice directly at (815) 433-6090 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, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the ZIP codes it serves, and how it supports patients and families day to day — contact OSF Hospice at (815) 433-6090 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up OSF Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141605?state=IL to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.