St Croix Hospice Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521599)
CMS process measure: 99.6 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 250 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (715) 598-2635 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Croix Hospice Eau Claire has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.60 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
St Croix Hospice Eau Claire serves 250 ZIP codes from its office in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in Eau Claire County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, St Croix Hospice Eau Claire is Medicare-certified (CCN 521599, since January 5, 2015). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Croix Hospice Eau Claire is a for-profit hospice provider based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, serving Eau Claire County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 2015 (CCN 521599).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the CMS survey and are published as part of CMS's standardized hospice quality reporting.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.60, which CMS Care Compare data lists as above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 78.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the same dataset.
This provider's service area, as listed in CMS Care Compare data, covers 250 ZIP codes from its Eau Claire office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. Families are encouraged to review the most current information directly on Medicare Care Compare, as all figures above reflect a specific data vintage and may be updated by CMS over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Croix Hospice Eau Claire is Medicare-certified (CCN 521599) and has been since January 5, 2015. 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 the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall 4-star rating from family caregivers, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% 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 99.60, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 78.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists this hospice as serving 250 ZIP codes from its office in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in Eau Claire County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 250 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Croix Hospice Eau Claire is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, which is why CMS publishes separate quality and survey measures for each hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 2015.
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 people with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, 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 withholding care, only redirecting its goals toward comfort and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact the hospice at (715) 598-2635 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 directly at (715) 598-2635 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Croix Hospice Eau Claire (CCN 521599) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521599?state=WI to see the most current CMS 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.