Serenity Hospice And Home
Oregon, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141579)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 89 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (815) 732-2499 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Serenity Hospice And Home earned a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 96% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Serenity Hospice And Home serves 89 ZIP codes from its office in Oregon, Illinois, in Ogle County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Serenity Hospice And Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 141579, since 1995), so the Medicare hospice benefit can cover hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further cost details are provided beyond this coverage fact.
About this hospice
Serenity Hospice And Home is a non-profit hospice based in Oregon, Illinois, in Ogle County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 1995 (CCN 141579), meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave Serenity Hospice And Home an overall rating of 5 stars. Ninety-six percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92 percent rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who responded to CMS's national caregiver survey.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were followed — Serenity Hospice And Home scored 100.00, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS classifies this as above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 71.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on published data.
Serenity Hospice And Home reports serving 89 ZIP codes from its Oregon, Illinois office, indicating a broad service area within the surrounding region.
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 above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with CMS or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Serenity Hospice And Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 141579, since March 3, 1995), 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 this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 96% saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% 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 100.00, above the Illinois state average of 96.22, and CMS reports a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 89 ZIP codes from its office in Oregon, Illinois, in Ogle County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 89 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Serenity Hospice And Home is a non-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 1995.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis 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 curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (815) 732-2499 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice at (815) 732-2499 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is delivered; contact the hospice at (815) 732-2499 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141579?state=IL.
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.