Willow Branch Hospice, Llc
Chicago, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141748)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 0 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (872) 351-4991 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Willow Branch Hospice, LLC, likely because it was only recently certified. Families can check Medicare Care Compare over time as more data becomes available.
CMS Care Compare data does not currently list a number of ZIP codes served for Willow Branch Hospice, LLC, which is based in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. Contact the hospice directly to confirm the areas it serves.
Yes, Willow Branch Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 141748, since October 16, 2025), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Willow Branch Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Chicago, Illinois area, based in Cook County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 16, 2025.
Because Willow Branch Hospice is newly certified, CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for it — including the caregiver star rating, the percentage of families who said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. This is common for hospices with a limited survey history or small patient counts, and it does not indicate a quality concern.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Willow Branch Hospice at this time, so no comparison can be made to the Illinois state average composite score of 96.22. A care index score and information on visits in the last days of life have also not been published for this hospice.
CMS Care Compare data does not currently list a number of ZIP codes served for this hospice, so the breadth of its service area cannot be confirmed from this data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly to ask about the areas it serves.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Willow Branch Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 141748) as of October 16, 2025, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with hospices that are newly certified or have small patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for Willow Branch Hospice, so no comparison to the Illinois state average of 96.22 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare does not currently list a ZIP code count for this hospice; please call (872) 351-4991 to ask about its service area.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 0 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Willow Branch Hospice, LLC has been Medicare-certified since October 16, 2025.
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 is for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than 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 focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain relief, emotional support, and other comfort measures continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Willow Branch Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (872) 351-4991 to ask directly.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Willow Branch Hospice at (872) 351-4991 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports patients and families — contact Willow Branch Hospice at (872) 351-4991 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Willow Branch Hospice, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141748?state=IL using CCN 141748.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This data does not include the ownership type for Willow Branch Hospice; contact the hospice at (872) 351-4991 to confirm.
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.