Bluebird Hospice
Meridian, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131583)
CMS process measure: 99.55 (state average 95.18 — above state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 401-9600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 83% would definitely recommend Bluebird Hospice, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 99.55 is above the Idaho state average of 95.18.
Bluebird Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Meridian, Idaho office in Ada County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Bluebird Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131583, since March 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bluebird Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Meridian, Idaho, serving families in Ada County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 2021 (CCN 131583).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 83% would definitely recommend Bluebird Hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a set of recommended care processes — Bluebird Hospice scored 99.55, above the Idaho state average of 95.18. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 60.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same CMS Care Compare data set.
Bluebird Hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 25 ZIP codes from its Meridian, Idaho office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Bluebird Hospice?
Yes, Bluebird Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131583) since March 9, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Bluebird Hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows that 83% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Bluebird Hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bluebird Hospice's CMS composite process score is 99.55, which is above the Idaho state average of 95.18. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 60.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bluebird Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Meridian, Idaho office in Ada County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bluebird Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality and survey measures are useful indicators to review alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bluebird Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 2021.
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 a life-limiting illness and are no longer pursuing curative treatment. Both emphasize comfort, but hospice is specifically for end-of-life care.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support. Patients and families can discuss goals of care with their medical team at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided. Please contact Bluebird Hospice at (208) 401-9600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The steps to begin care are not included in the CMS data provided. Please contact Bluebird Hospice at (208) 401-9600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the service area, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reflected in the CMS data above. For additional questions, contact Bluebird Hospice at (208) 401-9600.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bluebird Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131583?state=ID to confirm current CMS 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.