Lily Hospice
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Amedisys Hospice of Milwaukee
Hospice · 16655 W Bluemound Rd Suite 275, Brookfield, WI 53005
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
73/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 07/27/1995 · CCN 521556
- Rank in Brookfield
- #1 of 5 hospices
- Rank in Wisconsin
- #16 of 76 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 54 patients
- County
- Waukesha
- Service area
- 76 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 100% | 96.6% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 83.3% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9.4 | 8.8 | Better |
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 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 83% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 94% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 77% | 75% | 76% | About the same |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 86% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 86% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 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) | 69.7% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2.9% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 37.1% | — | 37.4% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2.9% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $19,366 | — | $19,227 | Worse |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 13.7 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 11.5% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 94.6% | — | 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
Cancer26%
Dementia37%
Heart/circulatory disease15%
Respiratory disease6%
Other conditions12%
Where care is provided
Private home32%
Assisted living58%
Nursing facility11%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (76)
53005, 53012, 53017, 53022, 53027, 53029, 53037, 53040, 53045, 53051, 53066, 53072, 53092, 53103, 53105, 53108, 53110, 53115, 53119, 53121, 53122, 53125, 53127, 53128, 53129, 53132, 53140, 53142, 53144, 53147, 53149, 53150, 53151, 53154, 53158, 53179, 53181, 53182, 53184, 53185, 53186, 53187, 53188, 53190, 53191, 53202, 53204, 53206, 53207, 53208, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53213, 53214, 53215, 53216, 53217, 53218, 53219, 53220, 53221, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53226, 53227, 53233, 53235, 53402, 53403, 53404, 53406, 53585, 60048
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amedisys Hospice of Milwaukee Medicare-certified?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice of Milwaukee (CMS Certification Number 521556) has been Medicare-certified since 07/27/1995, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Amedisys Hospice of Milwaukee compare to other hospices in Brookfield?
Amedisys Hospice of Milwaukee ranks #1 of 5 hospices based in Brookfield on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Amedisys Hospice of Milwaukee serve?
Amedisys Hospice of Milwaukee reports serving 76 ZIP codes to CMS, including 53005, 53012, 53017, 53022, 53027. Call (414) 257-1708 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Amedisys Hospice of Milwaukee. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.