Big Sky Hospice
Bozeman, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271543)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 0 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 551-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Big Sky Hospice in Bozeman, Montana, so no rating figures are currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly or contact the hospice for the most current information.
CMS Care Compare data currently lists zero ZIP codes served by Big Sky Hospice from its Bozeman, Montana office in Gallatin County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm which areas it currently serves.
Yes, Big Sky Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 271543, certified since December 11, 2025. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Big Sky Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Bozeman, Montana, in Gallatin County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 11, 2025. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice, so families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether it is operated as for-profit, non-profit, or government-run.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Big Sky Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has served too few patients in the survey period for CMS to report reliable figures. This is not an indication of poor quality, only that data has not yet been published.
CMS has also not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Montana state average of 94.29 can be made at this time. Similarly, CMS Care Compare data available here shows zero ZIP codes currently listed as served by this hospice; families should check the official Care Compare listing or contact the hospice directly to confirm current service areas.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently available. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Big Sky Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271543), certified since December 11, 2025, 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 Big Sky Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has served too few patients for CMS to report figures reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Big Sky Hospice, so no comparison to Montana's state average of 94.29 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data currently lists zero ZIP codes served by this hospice; please contact Big Sky Hospice at (406) 551-2273 and check Medicare Care Compare to confirm its current service area.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 0 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The available data does not list an ownership type for Big Sky Hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but families can call (406) 551-2273 to ask.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Big Sky Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 11, 2025, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Big Sky Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (406) 551-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Big Sky Hospice at (406) 551-2273 to learn how to begin care and confirm eligibility.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, availability of staff, and how the hospice supports both patients and families — Big Sky Hospice can be reached at (406) 551-2273 for these details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Big Sky Hospice's certification and any published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271543?state=MT.
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.