Omaha Senior AdvisorSt. Croix Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 11422 Miracle Hills Dr., Ste. 200 in Omaha, NE 68154. It has been certified since 2012. It cares for about 265 patients on an average day, making it one of the larger hospices in the area. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Nebraska average is 9.2. Family caregivers rate it 3 out of 5 stars. The index flags 3 areas where it is worse than the Nebraska average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is St. Croix Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | St. Croix Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 11422 Miracle Hills Dr., Ste. 200, Omaha, NE 68154 |
| Phone | (402) 609-4818 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 281548 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/28/2012 |
How does St. Croix Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
St. Croix Hospice scores 9 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Nebraska average it is better on 0 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | St. Croix Hospice | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 29.1% | 24.4% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 11.4% | 5.3% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 34.2% | 31.6% | 37.4% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 8.4% | 6.5% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 16 min | 41 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 9.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.9% | 95.8% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 99.7% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Nebraska average 97.6%) and 77.2% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Nebraska average 69.5%).
What do families say about St. Croix Hospice?
85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend St. Croix Hospice; the Nebraska average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | St. Croix Hospice | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 81% | 82% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 78% | 80% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 91% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 74% | 75% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 81% | 84% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 85% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
Where does St. Croix Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
43% of st. croix hospice's care is delivered in a nursing facility and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (28%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In a nursing facility | 43% |
| At home | 35% |
| In assisted living | 22% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 28% |
| Dementia | 23% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 18% |
| Other conditions | 16% |
| Stroke | 10% |
| Respiratory disease | 7% |
Which Omaha-area ZIP codes does St. Croix Hospice serve?
St. Croix Hospice tells Medicare it serves 66 ZIP codes in Omaha and Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Saunders and Washington counties.
- 68002
- 68003
- 68005
- 68007
- 68008
- 68015
- 68022
- 68023
- 68028
- 68029
- 68037
- 68042
- 68046
- 68048
- 68050
- 68059
- 68064
- 68065
- 68066
- 68068
- 68069
- 68070
- 68073
- 68102
- 68104
- 68105
- 68106
- 68107
- 68108
- 68110
- 68111
- 68112
- 68114
- 68116
- 68117
- 68118
- 68122
- 68123
- 68124
- 68127
- 68128
- 68130
- 68131
- 68132
- 68133
- 68134
- 68135
- 68136
- 68137
- 68138
- 68142
- 68144
- 68147
- 68152
- 68154
- 68157
- 68164
- 68307
- 68347
- 68403
- 68407
- 68409
- 68413
- 68455
- 68463
- 68648
What should you ask St. Croix Hospice before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
29.1% of St. Croix Hospice's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 24.4% across Nebraska. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask what happens in the first week
11.4% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Nebraska average 5.3%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 16 minutes per routine care day, against 41 minutes across Nebraska. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Which other hospices serve Omaha, NE?
- Endless Journey, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Tabitha Hospice-A Collaboration With Immanuel — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Angels Care Hospice — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Aseracare Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Chi Health at Home - Omaha — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Gentiva I — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Omaha and Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Saunders and Washington counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is St. Croix Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. St. Croix Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 281548 and has been since 2012.
What is St. Croix Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Nebraska average is 9.2.
How large is St. Croix Hospice?
It cares for about 265 patients on an average day.
