Bristol Hospice - Denver
Greenwood Village, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061576)
CMS process measure: 99.64 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 131 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (720) 941-5580 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bristol Hospice - Denver received a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.64 is above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Bristol Hospice - Denver serves 131 ZIP codes from its office in Greenwood Village, Colorado, located in Arapahoe County.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Denver is Medicare-certified (CCN 061576, since March 21, 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - Denver is a for-profit hospice based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, in Arapahoe County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 2012, and holds CMS Certification Number (CCN) 061576.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Bristol Hospice - Denver scored 99.64, which CMS lists as above the Colorado state average of 96.40. CMS's care index score for this hospice is listed as 10, and 62.9% of patients had visits in the last days of life recorded, per CMS data.
Bristol Hospice - Denver reports serving a broad area, covering 131 ZIP codes from its Greenwood Village office.
These figures are drawn entirely from CMS Care Compare data as made available to this directory; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No service, staffing, or facility details beyond what CMS publishes are included here, and families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly for further information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Denver is Medicare-certified (CCN 061576) since March 21, 2012, 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 survey, this hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.64, which is above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bristol Hospice - Denver serves 131 ZIP codes from its Greenwood Village, Colorado office in Arapahoe County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 131 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it so families can compare providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 2012.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (720) 941-5580 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (720) 941-5580 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's process measures compare to the state average, and its service area; contact the hospice at (720) 941-5580 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice - Denver directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061576?state=CO to see the latest CMS-published figures.
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.