hospice in Arbor Vitae, WI

Compassus Northern Wisconsin

1571 Highway 51 North Suite C, Arbor Vitae, WI 54568 · (715) 301-7200

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS family caregiver survey star rating

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Compassus Northern Wisconsin at a glance

Compassus Northern Wisconsin is a for-profit hospice in Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin (Vilas County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Wisconsin average of 3.6.

88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 82 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
August 7, 1986
County
Vilas County
CMS Certification Number
521509

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility80%Wisconsin average82.8%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)80%82.8%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)88%85.3%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)77%74.8%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)75%77.3%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)90%91.8%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)82%80.7%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)93%92.5%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility98%Wisconsin average95%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)98%95%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)77%76%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)99.58.9Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day8210867

Where this hospice provides care

At home56%Assisted living32%Skilled nursing facility2%Other0%Nursing facility10%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Frequently asked questions

What is Compassus Northern Wisconsin's rating?

Compassus Northern Wisconsin has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Wisconsin hospices is 3.6 stars.

Where is Compassus Northern Wisconsin and how do I contact it?

Compassus Northern Wisconsin is at 1571 Highway 51 North Suite C, Arbor Vitae, WI 54568. Phone: (715) 301-7200.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.