Quad County Hospice
Pana, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141575)
CMS process measure: 98.97 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (217) 562-2131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Quad County Hospice 94% of the time, and the hospice's composite process score of 98.97 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data available.
Quad County Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Pana, Illinois, in Christian County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Quad County Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141575), certified since October 21, 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Quad County Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Pana, Illinois, serving families in Christian County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 1994.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 94% of respondents said they would definitely recommend Quad County Hospice to others, and 85% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate anything negative about quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs recommended care processes, Quad County Hospice scored 98.97, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — 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 41.1% of patients, based on the data provided.
Quad County Hospice's service area, as listed in CMS data, spans 29 ZIP codes surrounding its Pana, Illinois office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost details are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Quad County Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141575) and has been since October 21, 1994. 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, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Quad County Hospice, and 85% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Quad County Hospice's composite process score is 98.97, above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 41.1% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Quad County Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Pana, Illinois, in Christian County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Quad County Hospice is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but families should look at CMS survey results and quality measures alongside this when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Quad County Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 1994, 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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy. Both focus on quality of life and symptom management.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and symptom relief rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support. Patients and families can discuss this decision with their doctor at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact Quad County Hospice at (217) 562-2131 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact Quad County Hospice at (217) 562-2131 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
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, its service area, and how care is coordinated — all of which can be discussed directly with the hospice at (217) 562-2131.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Quad County Hospice (CCN 141575) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141575?state=IL 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.