Ridgeview Hospice
Waconia, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241567)
CMS process measure: 96.74 (state average 97.62 — at state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (952) 442-6030 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ridgeview Hospice earned 4 stars in the CMS family caregiver survey, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.74 is at the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
Ridgeview Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its Waconia, Minnesota office in Carver County.
Yes, Ridgeview Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241567, since 1997); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ridgeview Hospice is a non-profit hospice serving Waconia, Minnesota and the surrounding Carver County area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 27, 1997, meaning it has met federal standards for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Ridgeview Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Ridgeview Hospice scored 96.74, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Minnesota's average of 97.62. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 75.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on published data.
Ridgeview Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 66 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ridgeview Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241567) since August 27, 1997, 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, Ridgeview Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ridgeview Hospice's composite process score is 96.74, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Minnesota's average of 97.62.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ridgeview Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Waconia, Minnesota, in Carver County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ridgeview Hospice 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?
Ridgeview Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 27, 1997.
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 those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Ridgeview Hospice at (952) 442-6030 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; please contact Ridgeview Hospice at (952) 442-6030 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Ridgeview Hospice at (952) 442-6030 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ridgeview Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241567?state=MN to confirm its certification and quality 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.