Abode Hospice Of Colorado
Lakewood, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061588)
CMS process measure: 99.77 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 108 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (720) 353-4078 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Abode Hospice Of Colorado has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.77 is above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Abode Hospice Of Colorado serves 108 ZIP codes from its Lakewood, Colorado office in Jefferson County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Abode Hospice Of Colorado is Medicare-certified (CCN 061588), certified since January 15, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Abode Hospice Of Colorado is a for-profit hospice based in Lakewood, Colorado, serving families in Jefferson County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 15, 2015 (CCN 061588).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Abode Hospice Of Colorado a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers recommended care processes, Abode Hospice Of Colorado scored 99.77, compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that 76.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Abode Hospice Of Colorado's service area covers 108 ZIP codes from its Lakewood office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Abode Hospice Of Colorado is Medicare-certified (CCN 061588), certified since January 15, 2015, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave Abode Hospice Of Colorado a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.77, above the Colorado state average of 96.40, and CMS lists a care index score of 10 with 76.0% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Abode Hospice Of Colorado serves 108 ZIP codes from its Lakewood, Colorado office in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 108 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Abode Hospice Of Colorado is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports quality measures separately regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 15, 2015.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up medical attention or support — patients still receive skilled care for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Abode Hospice Of Colorado at (720) 353-4078 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; contact Abode Hospice Of Colorado at (720) 353-4078 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of its service area — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare data for Abode Hospice Of Colorado.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Abode Hospice Of Colorado directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061588?state=CO to confirm current ratings and measures.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.