Hospice in ZIP 61081 (Sterling, IL)
The current CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified hospice that serve ZIP 61081 in Sterling, IL, with an average overall star rating of 4.0 out of 5 among rated providers.
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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 61081
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.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 61081, Sterling, IL, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
CMS data for ZIP 61081
The current data counts 2 hospices in ZIP 61081; 1 (50%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at ROCK RIVER HOSPICE AND HOME (non-profit). Reporting programs average 10.0 on the hospice care index. Across 1 reporting program, family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 8 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ROCK RIVER HOSPICE AND HOME (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 8 |
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAFFEY HOME NURSING & HOSPICE, INC | Not rated | 10 | — | 3 | for-profit |
| ROCK RIVER HOSPICE AND HOME | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 13 | non-profit |
Hospice on record in ZIP 61081
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