Osf Hospice
Oak Lawn, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141511)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (708) 229-4663 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Osf Hospice has earned a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Osf Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Oak Lawn, Illinois office in Cook County.
Yes, Osf Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141511, since 1986); 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 based in Oak Lawn, Illinois, serving families in Cook County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 30, 1986 (CCN 141511).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Osf Hospice a 5-star rating. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Osf Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and shows that 76.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same data set.
Osf Hospice reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Oak Lawn office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Osf Hospice is Medicare-certified, with certification dating back to December 30, 1986. 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?
Family caregivers gave Osf Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Osf Hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Osf Hospice reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Oak Lawn office in Cook County, Illinois.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Osf Hospice is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, which is why CMS also publishes CAHPS and quality measure scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Osf Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 30, 1986, according to CMS records.
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 for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean abandoning care, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Osf Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (708) 229-4663 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data set does not describe the intake process; please contact Osf Hospice directly at (708) 229-4663 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how to reach on-call support; contact Osf Hospice at (708) 229-4663 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/141511?state=IL to confirm its current CMS ratings and 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.