Bitterroot Health - Hospice
Hamilton, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271508)
CMS process measure: 98.7 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 363-6503 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bitterroot Health - Hospice received a 5-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.70 is above the Montana state average of 94.29.
Bitterroot Health - Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Hamilton, Montana office in Ravalli County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Bitterroot Health - Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 271508, certified since 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bitterroot Health - Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Hamilton, Montana, serving families in Ravalli County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 10, 1991, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers rated this hospice 5 stars. Ninety-four percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite quality process measure, Bitterroot Health - Hospice scored 98.70, which is above the Montana state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 72.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the last days of life, per Care Compare data.
Bitterroot Health - Hospice reports serving 15 ZIP codes from its Hamilton, Montana 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 are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen with small patient counts and does not by itself indicate a quality concern. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bitterroot Health - Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271508), certified since October 10, 1991. 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 Care Compare data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 87% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 98.70, above the Montana state average of 94.29, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bitterroot Health - Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Hamilton, Montana office in Ravalli County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality data such as CAHPS ratings and composite scores are the more direct indicators of caregiver experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 10, 1991.
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 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 curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions, and can discuss specific care goals with their medical team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This CMS data does not specify care settings for Bitterroot Health - Hospice; please contact the hospice at (406) 363-6503 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact the hospice at (406) 363-6503 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how visits are staffed near end of life, and how the hospice's quality scores compare to the state average — details available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bitterroot Health - Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271508?state=MT to review its current CMS ratings and information.
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.