Aspen Hospice
Idaho Falls, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131541)
CMS process measure: 98.24 (state average 95.18 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 529-0800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aspen Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.24 is above the Idaho state average of 95.18.
Aspen Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in Bonneville County.
Yes, Aspen Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131541, since 2002); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aspen Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving families in Bonneville County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2002 (CCN 131541).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Aspen Hospice a 4-star rating. Ninety percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89 percent rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients served by this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Aspen Hospice scored 98.24, which is above the Idaho state average of 95.18. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 83.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Aspen Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 28 ZIP codes from its Idaho Falls office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's publication schedule and update vintage. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aspen Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131541), certified since August 5, 2002, 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 Aspen Hospice a 4-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Aspen Hospice's composite process score is 98.24, which CMS reports is above the Idaho state average of 95.18; CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 83.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Aspen Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Idaho Falls, Idaho, within Bonneville County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aspen Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality of care, but CMS publishes it so families can consider it alongside quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aspen Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2002.
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 is generally for patients with a life-limiting illness who are focusing on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Aspen Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (208) 529-0800 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Aspen Hospice directly at (208) 529-0800 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how care is delivered; you can review these details for Aspen Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (208) 529-0800.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Aspen Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131541?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.