Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Saint Louis Park, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241512)
CMS process measure: 98.91 (state average 97.62 — above state average)
Serves: 120 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (952) 993-6087 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.91 is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital serves 120 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis Park, MN office in Hennepin County.
Yes, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital is Medicare-certified (CCN 241512, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital is a non-profit hospice program based in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 14, 1987. Because it is Medicare-certified, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 4-star overall rating. Among respondents, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of the caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 98.91, compared with a Minnesota state average of 97.62 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 77.4% of patients, per the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 120 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Saint Louis Park office. If any measure is not mentioned here, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's own reporting vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital is Medicare-certified (CCN 241512) since September 14, 1987, 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 a 4-star rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.91, compared with a Minnesota state average of 97.62, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 120 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis Park, MN location in Hennepin County.
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?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it as part of provider details.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 14, 1987.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a doctor certifies a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than pursuing a cure; patients can still receive care for other health needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided. Please contact the hospice at (952) 993-6087 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process. Please contact the hospice directly at (952) 993-6087 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — all of which are covered here using CMS Care Compare data; for other questions, contact the hospice at (952) 993-6087.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241512?state=MN.
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.