St Croix Hospice
Grand Rapids, MN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 241606)
CMS process measure: 99.69 (state average 97.62 — above state average)
Serves: 132 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (218) 212-7915 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave St Croix Hospice in Grand Rapids, MN a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process-of-care score of 99.69 is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62.
St Croix Hospice serves 132 ZIP codes from its Grand Rapids, Minnesota office in Itasca County. Families in this broad surrounding area may be eligible for its services.
Yes, St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241606), certified since October 21, 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Croix Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, serving families in Itasca County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2019 (CCN 241606).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave St Croix Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, St Croix Hospice scored 99.69, which is above the Minnesota state average of 97.62. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 76.3% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often because of small patient counts, not an indicator of quality one way or another.
St Croix Hospice reports serving 132 ZIP codes from its Grand Rapids office, reflecting a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 241606) since October 21, 2019, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify and are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey shows a 4-star rating, with 90% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend St Croix Hospice and 86% rating 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-of-care score is 99.69, above the Minnesota state average of 97.62. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports 76.3% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Croix Hospice serves 132 ZIP codes from its office in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 132 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Croix Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type doesn't determine quality by itself; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of patient experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2019.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for St Croix Hospice; please contact the hospice at (218) 212-7915 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the intake process; please contact St Croix Hospice at (218) 212-7915 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS ratings, quality measures, service area, staffing availability, and how care is coordinated; contact St Croix Hospice at (218) 212-7915 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Croix Hospice (CCN 241606) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/241606?state=MN to review its current CMS ratings and measures.
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.