Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah
St. George, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461628)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.57 — above state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 628-8410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. On the CMS composite process measure, though, it scored 100.00, above the Utah state average of 95.57.
Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah serves 16 ZIP codes from its St. George, Utah office in Washington County. Families can confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah is Medicare-certified (CCN 461628), since November 13, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah is a for-profit hospice based in St. George, Utah, serving Washington County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 2020 (CCN 461628).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often occurs when a hospice has served a small number of patients during the survey period. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been reported.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah scored 100.00, compared with a Utah state average of 95.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and that 75.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 16 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no separate cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent publicly reported vintage available. 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. Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah is Medicare-certified (CCN 461628) as of November 13, 2020, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than any quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Utah state average of 95.57. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and notes that 75.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah is based in St. George, Utah (Washington County) and serves 16 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may want to consider it alongside the CMS quality measures listed here.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 2020.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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 curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms, and can leave hospice care at any time if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah at (435) 628-8410 to ask where they typically provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please call the hospice directly at (435) 628-8410 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is provided; you can review these for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (435) 628-8410 with any remaining questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461628?state=UT to confirm current ratings and details.
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.