Hospice Compassus - Northwest Illinois
87% would definitely recommend
58/ 100
Beacon of Hope Hospice of Illinois
Hospice · 1235 N Henderson St, #a, Galesburg, IL 61401
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
62/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 07/09/2015 · CCN 141663
- Rank in Galesburg
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Illinois
- #31 of 115 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 53 patients
- County
- Knox
- Service area
- 64 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 1 of 3 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 91.6% | 96.2% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 69.6% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 9.1 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 5 of 7 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 82% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 96% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 95% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 72% | 75% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 86% | 82% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 90% | 84% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 70.4% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.4% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 29.7% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.4% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $18,405 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 9.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 7% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 91% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer15%
Dementia35%
Heart/circulatory disease14%
Respiratory disease10%
Other conditions28%
Where care is provided
Private home37%
Assisted living21%
Nursing facility41%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (64)
60515, 61201, 61231, 61244, 61259, 61260, 61264, 61272, 61273, 61281, 61401, 61410, 61412, 61413, 61420, 61421, 61422, 61430, 61432, 61434, 61436, 61437, 61438, 61440, 61441, 61442, 61443, 61447, 61448, 61450, 61455, 61459, 61462, 61465, 61469, 61471, 61472, 61473, 61477, 61480, 61483, 61484, 61486, 61488, 61489, 61520, 61523, 61529, 61536, 61542, 61544, 61550, 61554, 61559, 61567, 61571, 61572, 61611, 61614, 62305, 62326, 62354, 62644, 62681
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beacon of Hope Hospice of Illinois Medicare-certified?
Yes. Beacon of Hope Hospice of Illinois (CMS Certification Number 141663) has been Medicare-certified since 07/09/2015, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Beacon of Hope Hospice of Illinois compare to other hospices in Galesburg?
Beacon of Hope Hospice of Illinois ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in Galesburg on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Beacon of Hope Hospice of Illinois serve?
Beacon of Hope Hospice of Illinois reports serving 64 ZIP codes to CMS, including 60515, 61201, 61231, 61244, 61259. Call (309) 760-0466 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Beacon of Hope Hospice of Illinois. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.