St Croix Hospice
Troy, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231635)
CMS process measure: 99.71 (state average 97.27 — above state average)
Serves: 122 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (248) 649-6200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Croix Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 99.71 is above the Michigan state average of 97.27.
St Croix Hospice serves 122 ZIP codes from its Troy, Michigan office in Oakland County.
Yes, St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231635, since 2014); 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 agency based in Troy, Michigan, serving families in Oakland County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since September 26, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 231635.
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. Among respondents, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, St Croix Hospice scored 99.71, which is above the Michigan state average of 97.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that 66.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the published Care Compare data.
St Croix Hospice reports serving 122 ZIP codes from its Troy, Michigan office, indicating a broad service area across the region. If any measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than an indication of quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from St Croix Hospice?
Yes. St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231635) since September 26, 2014, 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?
CMS Care Compare reports a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend St Croix Hospice 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 composite process-of-care score is 99.71, above the Michigan state average of 97.27, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Croix Hospice reports serving 122 ZIP codes from its Troy, Michigan office in Oakland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 122 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 agency. Ownership type doesn't directly predict quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more useful indicators to compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 26, 2014.
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 for patients 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 giving up medical attention or support, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for St Croix Hospice; contact the hospice at (248) 649-6200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact St Croix Hospice at (248) 649-6200 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — all of which are available for St Croix Hospice on Medicare Care Compare, along with questions about services best directed to the hospice at (248) 649-6200.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Croix Hospice (CCN 231635) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231635?state=MI to confirm current 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.