Hospice in ZIP 61081 (Sterling, IL)
The current CMS snapshot lists 2 Medicare-certified hospice serving 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 provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.
What to weigh in ZIP 61081
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 61081, Sterling, IL, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
CMS snapshot for ZIP 61081
The current snapshot records 2 hospices in ZIP 61081; 1 (50%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at ROCK RIVER HOSPICE AND HOME (non-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a 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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About the data
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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