Schoolcraft Memorial Homecare And Hospice
Manistique, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231585)
CMS process measure: 97.96 (state average 97.27 — at state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (906) 341-3284 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 85% would definitely recommend Schoolcraft Memorial Homecare And Hospice, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. Its composite process measure score of 97.96 is at the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Schoolcraft Memorial Homecare And Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Manistique, Michigan, located in Schoolcraft County.
Yes, Schoolcraft Memorial Homecare And Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 231585, certified since 1999; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Schoolcraft Memorial Homecare And Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider located in Manistique, Michigan, serving Schoolcraft County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 1999, meaning the hospice has met federal health and safety requirements for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 85% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, though the recommendation and rating percentages offer insight into family caregiver experience.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the timeliness and consistency of core hospice care processes, this hospice scored 97.96, which is at the state average of 97.27 for Michigan hospices. Additionally, CMS data shows that 46.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, a measure known as the care index.
Schoolcraft Memorial Homecare And Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Manistique office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Schoolcraft Memorial Homecare And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231585) since June 7, 1999. 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 97.96, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.27 for Michigan hospices.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Manistique, Michigan, in Schoolcraft County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Schoolcraft Memorial Homecare And Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results offer more direct comparison points.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 1999.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving comfort at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is specifically for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort in their remaining time.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather receiving a different kind of medical and emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Schoolcraft Memorial Homecare And Hospice at (906) 341-3284 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care, contact Schoolcraft Memorial Homecare And Hospice directly at (906) 341-3284 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contacting the hospice at (906) 341-3284 can help clarify specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Schoolcraft Memorial Homecare And Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231585?state=MI.
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.