Aspen Home Care And Hospice
Meridian, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131581)
CMS process measure: 94.9 (state average 95.18 — at state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 401-9153 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 75% would definitely recommend Aspen Home Care And Hospice, and 71% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.90, about at the Idaho state average of 95.18.
Aspen Home Care And Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Meridian, Idaho office in Ada County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Aspen Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131581, since 2019). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aspen Home Care And Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Meridian, Idaho, serving families in Ada County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 5, 2019 (CCN 131581).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 75% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 71% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in this data set, so no star value is given here.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — Aspen Home Care And Hospice scored 94.90, compared to the Idaho state average of 95.18. CMS characterizes this as being at the state average. The hospice also reported a care index score of 9 and that 72.9% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the same CMS data set.
Aspen Home Care And Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 23 ZIP codes in and around Meridian, Idaho.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aspen Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131581) since June 5, 2019, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Aspen Home Care And Hospice, and 71% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process measure score is 94.90, compared to Idaho's state average of 95.18, which CMS considers to be at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Aspen Home Care And Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Meridian, Idaho location in Ada County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aspen Home Care And Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but CMS publishes it as part of the public record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 5, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Aspen Home Care And Hospice at (208) 401-9153 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care, contact Aspen Home Care And Hospice directly at (208) 401-9153 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's care measures compare to state averages, and the service area covered — all of which are noted here from CMS data; for specifics about services and staffing, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aspen Home Care And Hospice using CCN 131581 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131581?state=ID.
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.