Hospice in ZIP 54601 (La Crosse, WI)

Public CMS data maps 2 Medicare-certified hospice to ZIP 54601 in La Crosse, WI, rated 4.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.

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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.

How to compare hospice in ZIP 54601

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

For families in ZIP 54601, La Crosse, WI, 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.

Hospice data comparison

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER4.0104.073other
ST CROIX HOSPICE LA CROSSE4.0104.053non-profit
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What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 54601

Among the 2 hospices listed in ZIP 54601, 2 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER (other). Among rated providers, scores span 4.0 to 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 10.0 on the hospice care index. Across 2 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 63 patients each.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerGUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit, 1 other
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star4.0 / 5
Avg daily census63

Hospice profiles in ZIP 54601

Hospice · Other Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center La Crosse, WI 54601 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · Non-Profit St Croix Hospice La Crosse La Crosse, WI 54601 CMS rating 4.0 / 5
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Frequently asked questions

Do any providers in ZIP 54601 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 54601 in this CMS data.
What other ZIP codes near La Crosse have hospice?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in La Crosse in the current data.
How many hospice are in ZIP 54601?
The current CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 54601 (La Crosse, WI).
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 54601?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 54601 is 4.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 54601?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 54601 is 1 non-profit, 1 other. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Where this data comes from

This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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