Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois
Rochelle, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141614)
CMS process measure: 94.6 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 151 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (815) 561-8866 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 75% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.60, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois serves 151 ZIP codes from its Rochelle, Illinois office in Ogle County.
Yes, Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois is Medicare-certified, with CCN 141614, certified since February 10, 2004; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois is a for-profit hospice based in Rochelle, Illinois, in Ogle County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 10, 2004, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 141614.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 75% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois scored 94.60, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 69.7% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on published CMS data.
Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois reports serving 151 ZIP codes from its Rochelle, Illinois office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141614) since February 10, 2004, 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 survey data shows a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 75% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 74% 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 score is 94.60, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 151 ZIP codes from its office in Rochelle, Illinois, in Ogle County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 151 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it's one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 10, 2004.
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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a terminal prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois at (815) 561-8866 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois directly at (815) 561-8866 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and contact them at (815) 561-8866 for anything not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Unity Hospice Of Western Illinois (CCN 141614) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141614?state=IL.
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.