Blue Mountain Hospice
John Day, OR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 381552)
CMS process measure: 81.25 (state average 96.16 — below state average)
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (541) 575-1648 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS reported that 94% would definitely recommend Blue Mountain Hospice, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, though CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 81.25, below the Oregon state average of 96.16.
Blue Mountain Hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its office in John Day, Oregon, in Grant County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Blue Mountain Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 381552, certified since July 28, 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Blue Mountain Hospice is a non-profit hospice serving John Day, Oregon and the surrounding Grant County area. It has been certified by Medicare since July 28, 2005 (CCN 381552).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 94% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Blue Mountain Hospice scored 81.25, compared with a state average of 96.16 for Oregon — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and that 46.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Blue Mountain Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 11 ZIP codes from its John Day, Oregon office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Blue Mountain Hospice?
Yes. Blue Mountain Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 381552) since July 28, 2005, 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, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Blue Mountain Hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Blue Mountain Hospice's composite process score is 81.25, which is below the Oregon state average of 96.16, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Blue Mountain Hospice, based in John Day, Oregon (Grant County), serves 11 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Blue Mountain Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can affect how a hospice is structured, but families should look at the quality data and their own experience when choosing care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Blue Mountain Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 28, 2005.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a terminal diagnosis and limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Blue Mountain Hospice at (541) 575-1648 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Blue Mountain Hospice directly at (541) 575-1648 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how staff communicate with families, and how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages — Blue Mountain Hospice's CMS survey data show 94% would definitely recommend it, though its composite process score is below the Oregon average.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Blue Mountain Hospice (CCN 381552) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/381552?state=OR to review its current CMS-reported data.
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.