St. Croix Hospice
Newburgh, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151639)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (812) 250-9094 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Croix Hospice received a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it, and its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51. These figures come from CMS Care Compare survey data.
St. Croix Hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its Newburgh, Indiana office, located in Warrick County. This gives families in that part of southwestern Indiana access to its hospice services.
Yes, St. Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151639, since September 21, 2021). 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 located in Newburgh, Indiana, serving families in Warrick County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 2021 (CCN 151639).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave St. Croix Hospice an overall rating of 5 stars. Among those surveyed, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience between 9 and 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers whose loved ones received care, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core hospice care processes, St. Croix Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 76.5% of patients received visits during the last days of life, and a care index score of 8.
St. Croix Hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its Newburgh, Indiana office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families in this part of Indiana.
Hospice care for eligible patients is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare, since CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St. Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151639) since September 21, 2021, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, family caregivers gave St. Croix Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
St. Croix Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared to Indiana's state average of 97.51 — above the state average. CMS also reports 76.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St. Croix Hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its office in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 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 by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver surveys are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St. Croix Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 2021.
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 who have stopped curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy 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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where St. Croix Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (812) 250-9094 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn about starting care, contact St. Croix Hospice directly at (812) 250-9094 and confirm 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 reported for St. Croix Hospice above; for specific service details, contact the hospice at (812) 250-9094.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St. Croix Hospice (CCN 151639) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151639?state=IN to review 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.