Interim Hospice and Palliative Care
84% would definitely recommend
43/ 100
St Croix Hospice Wausau
Hospice · 605 S 24TH Ave Suite 46, Wausau, WI 54401
Family caregiver survey rating
79/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- —
- Medicare-certified
- Since 05/20/2024 · CCN 521622
- Rank in Wausau
- #1 of 3 hospices
- Rank in Wisconsin
- #6 of 76 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 23 patients
- County
- Marathon
- Service area
- 63 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 2 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 100% | 96.6% | 96.2% | 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 6 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 83% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 94% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 96% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 78% | 75% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 89% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 93% | 85% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 7 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| 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) | 32.2% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 8.3% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 8.3% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $9,671 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 18.2 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 12.2% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 98.6% | — | 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
Cancer18%
Dementia10%
Heart/circulatory disease53%
Other conditions11%
Where care is provided
Private home27%
Assisted living59%
Nursing facility14%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (63)
53022, 54401, 54403, 54405, 54407, 54409, 54410, 54411, 54412, 54416, 54421, 54425, 54426, 54427, 54436, 54437, 54440, 54441, 54442, 54446, 54448, 54449, 54451, 54452, 54455, 54456, 54457, 54459, 54460, 54467, 54469, 54470, 54474, 54475, 54476, 54479, 54480, 54481, 54482, 54484, 54486, 54487, 54488, 54489, 54493, 54494, 54495, 54499, 54524, 54552, 54555, 54746, 54754, 54909, 54914, 54921, 54929, 54943, 54945, 54949, 54950, 54981, 54983
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Croix Hospice Wausau Medicare-certified?
Yes. St Croix Hospice Wausau (CMS Certification Number 521622) has been Medicare-certified since 05/20/2024, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does St Croix Hospice Wausau compare to other hospices in Wausau?
St Croix Hospice Wausau ranks #1 of 3 hospices based in Wausau on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does St Croix Hospice Wausau serve?
St Croix Hospice Wausau reports serving 63 ZIP codes to CMS, including 53022, 54401, 54403, 54405, 54407. Call (715) 318-6607 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with St Croix Hospice Wausau. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.