Bonner Community Hospice
Sandpoint, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131514)
CMS process measure: 64.71 (state average 95.18 — below state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 265-1179 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Bonner Community Hospice a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 64.71, which is below Idaho's state average of 95.18.
Bonner Community Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Sandpoint, Idaho office in Bonner County.
Yes, Bonner Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131514, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bonner Community Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Sandpoint, Idaho, serving Bonner County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 1992, and operates under Medicare Certification Number (CCN) 131514.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Bonner Community Hospice a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5. Among families surveyed, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes — Bonner Community Hospice scored 64.71, compared to a state average of 95.18 in Idaho. CMS notes this places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure. CMS has not published a breakdown of every underlying process indicator for this hospice; where specific data points are not listed here, that is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor care.
Bonner Community Hospice serves a geographic area covering 22 ZIP codes from its Sandpoint office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Bonner Community Hospice?
Yes, Bonner Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131514, since July 22, 1992). 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 survey data shows a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Bonner Community Hospice scored 64.71, compared to Idaho's state average of 95.18, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 22 ZIP codes from its Sandpoint, Idaho office in Bonner County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bonner Community Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it can affect how a hospice reinvests revenue.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bonner Community Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 1992.
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 those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Bonner Community Hospice at (208) 265-1179 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Bonner Community Hospice directly at (208) 265-1179 to learn how to begin services, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Bonner Community Hospice at (208) 265-1179 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Bonner Community Hospice's official profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131514?state=ID.
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.