Prairie Home Hospice
Marshall, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241507)
CMS process measure: 95 (state average 97.62 — below state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (507) 337-0080 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey reported a 91% rate of definitely recommending Prairie Home Hospice, and CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, Prairie Home Hospice scored 95.00, compared with Minnesota's state average of 97.62, placing it below the state average.
Prairie Home Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Marshall, Minnesota office in Lyon County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Prairie Home Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 241507, certified since May 2, 1986. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Prairie Home Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Marshall, Minnesota, serving Lyon County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 2, 1986 (CCN 241507), and it currently serves 24 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 91% would definitely recommend Prairie Home Hospice to others, and 86% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; this may occur when patient counts are too small for CMS to report a reliable star figure, and it does not by itself indicate a quality concern.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, Prairie Home Hospice scored 95.00, compared with a Minnesota state average of 97.62 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that 57.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to Care Compare data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Prairie Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241507) since May 2, 1986, 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 survey, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Prairie Home Hospice, and 86% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Prairie Home Hospice scored 95.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with a Minnesota state average of 97.62, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Prairie Home Hospice, located in Marshall, Lyon County, Minnesota, serves 24 ZIP codes. Contact the hospice at (507) 337-0080 to confirm whether a specific address is included.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Prairie Home Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can be useful context, but CMS quality data such as caregiver survey results and process measures gives a more direct picture of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Prairie Home Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 2, 1986.
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 curative treatment and are nearing the end of life, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
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; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify the settings in which Prairie Home Hospice delivers care. Contact the hospice at (507) 337-0080 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 Prairie Home Hospice at (507) 337-0080 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how process measures compare to the state average, service area coverage, and how to begin care — all worth confirming directly with Prairie Home Hospice at (507) 337-0080.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Prairie Home Hospice (CCN 241507) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241507?state=MN to review 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.