Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis
Collinsville, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141597)
CMS process measure: 98.37 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (618) 346-1111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process-of-care score of 98.37 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis serves 60 ZIP codes from its Collinsville, Illinois office in Madison County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis is Medicare-certified (CCN 141597), certified since January 1, 1998. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis is a for-profit hospice based in Collinsville, Illinois, serving families in Madison County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1998 (CCN 141597).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis scored 98.37, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and notes that 59.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on published data.
Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis reports serving 60 ZIP codes from its Collinsville office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information beyond that is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice, since CMS updates these figures periodically and some measures may not be published for every hospice due to small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis is Medicare-certified (CCN 141597) since January 1, 1998, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 81% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% 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 98.37, above the Illinois state average of 96.22, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 60 ZIP codes from its Collinsville, Illinois office in Madison County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's worth reviewing the CAHPS and quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1998.
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 seeking a cure, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other health conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis at (618) 346-1111 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 (618) 346-1111 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how staff support patients and families; contact (618) 346-1111 for specifics about this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Unity Hospice Of Greater St Louis (CCN 141597) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141597?state=IL 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.