Regional Hospice Services
Ashland, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521539)
CMS process measure: 94.86 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (715) 685-5151 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Regional Hospice Services holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.86 is below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Regional Hospice Services serves 72 ZIP codes from its Ashland, Wisconsin office in Ashland County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Regional Hospice Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 521539, certified since March 16, 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Regional Hospice Services is a non-profit hospice based in Ashland, Wisconsin, serving families in Ashland County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 1992 (CCN 521539).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Regional Hospice Services an overall rating of 5 stars. Of those surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Regional Hospice Services scored 94.86, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and data indicate that 65.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life, as tracked by CMS.
Regional Hospice Services' service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 72 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality. 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. Regional Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 521539) since March 16, 1992, 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?
Family caregivers gave Regional Hospice Services a 5-star overall rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 94.86, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Regional Hospice Services serves 72 ZIP codes from its office in Ashland, Ashland County, Wisconsin.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Regional Hospice Services is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 1992.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Regional Hospice Services provides care; contact the hospice at (715) 685-5151 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; contact Regional Hospice Services directly at (715) 685-5151 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the size of its service area, and how care is coordinated — much of which is covered in this profile using CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Regional Hospice Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521539?state=WI.
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.