Hospice in ZIP 49829 (Escanaba, MI)
CMS records 2 hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 49829 (Escanaba, MI); across those rated, the average overall score is 4.5 out of 5.
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
What to weigh in ZIP 49829
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
For families in ZIP 49829, Escanaba, MI, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSF BAY DE NOC HOSPICE | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 23 | non-profit |
| UP HEALTH SYSTEM HOME CARE & HOSPICE | 5.0 | 10 | 5.0 | 80 | for-profit |
Hospice on record in ZIP 49829
CMS data for ZIP 49829
The current data counts 2 hospices in ZIP 49829; 2 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at UP HEALTH SYSTEM HOME CARE & HOSPICE (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 4.0 to 5.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 10.0 on the hospice care index. Across 2 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 4.5 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 52 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | UP HEALTH SYSTEM HOME CARE & HOSPICE (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.5 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 52 |
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