Rainbow Hospice Care
Jefferson, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521555)
CMS process measure: 98.61 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 102 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (920) 674-6255 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rainbow Hospice Care received 4 stars in the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.61 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Rainbow Hospice Care serves 102 ZIP codes from its Jefferson, Wisconsin office in Jefferson County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Rainbow Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 521555, certified since 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Rainbow Hospice Care is a non-profit hospice based in Jefferson, Wisconsin, serving Jefferson County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 1995, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Rainbow Hospice Care an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-one percent of surveyed families said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Rainbow Hospice Care scored 98.61, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 82.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on published CMS data.
Rainbow Hospice Care's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 102 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most recent reporting period. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Rainbow Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 521555), certified since March 30, 1995. 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, Rainbow Hospice Care received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Rainbow Hospice Care's composite process score is 98.61, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists Rainbow Hospice Care as serving 102 ZIP codes from its Jefferson, Wisconsin office in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 102 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Rainbow Hospice Care is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Rainbow Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 1995.
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 is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of a life-limiting illness.
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 a lack of medical care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify the settings where Rainbow Hospice Care delivers services; please contact the hospice at (920) 674-6255 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; contact Rainbow Hospice Care at (920) 674-6255 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how families rate their experience, and how the hospice compares on CMS quality measures; contact Rainbow Hospice Care at (920) 674-6255 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Rainbow Hospice Care (CCN 521555) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521555?state=WI 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.