St Croix Hospice Wausau
Wausau, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521622)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (715) 318-6607 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Croix Hospice Wausau earned a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 93% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
St Croix Hospice Wausau serves 63 ZIP codes from its Wausau, WI office in Marathon County. This gives families across a wide part of the region access to its hospice services.
Yes, St Croix Hospice Wausau is Medicare-certified (CCN 521622, since May 20, 2024). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Croix Hospice Wausau is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Wausau, Wisconsin, in Marathon County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 20, 2024. CMS Care Compare does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the data provided.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, St Croix Hospice Wausau received a 5-star rating. Among surveyed family caregivers, 93% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 89% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, St Croix Hospice Wausau scored 100.00, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing it above the state average. Its care index score is listed as 10.
St Croix Hospice Wausau reports serving 63 ZIP codes from its Wausau office, indicating a fairly broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost figures are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Croix Hospice Wausau is Medicare-certified (CCN 521622) as of May 20, 2024, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, St Croix Hospice Wausau received a 5-star rating, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating it 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, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57, putting it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Croix Hospice Wausau serves 63 ZIP codes from its office in Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not list an ownership type for this hospice; please contact St Croix Hospice Wausau at (715) 318-6607 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 20, 2024.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care is focused on comfort for those no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life for the patient and support for the family, not giving up on care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact St Croix Hospice Wausau at (715) 318-6607 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care, contact St Croix Hospice Wausau directly at (715) 318-6607 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly the hospice responds, what services are included, and how the team supports both patients and families; contact St Croix Hospice Wausau at (715) 318-6607 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Croix Hospice Wausau (CCN 521622) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521622?state=WI 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.