Cody Regional Health Spirit Mountain Hospice
Cody, WY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 531505)
CMS process measure: 83.13 (state average 89.78 — below state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (307) 578-2413 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS overall star rating for Cody Regional Health Spirit Mountain Hospice, but 83% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 83.13 is below the Wyoming state average of 89.78.
Cody Regional Health Spirit Mountain Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Cody, Wyoming, in Park County. Families in and around this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location is covered.
Yes, Cody Regional Health Spirit Mountain Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 531505, since 1994). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cody Regional Health Spirit Mountain Hospice is a government-owned hospice based in Cody, Wyoming, serving Park County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 4, 1994 (CCN 531505), meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published a CAHPS overall star rating for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is small; this should not be read as a sign of poor quality. Among family caregivers who did respond to the CMS CAHPS survey, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 83.13, compared with the Wyoming state average of 89.78 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 82.3% of patients had visits in their last days of life documented, per CMS data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 13 ZIP codes from its Cody, Wyoming office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as that information is not included in the CMS data provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Cody Regional Health Spirit Mountain Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 531505) since August 4, 1994, 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?
CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, but among caregivers surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend it and 78% rated 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 83.13, which is below the Wyoming state average of 89.78, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data show this hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Cody, Wyoming office in Park County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is government-owned. Ownership type doesn't directly indicate quality, but it can reflect how the organization is funded and governed.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 4, 1994.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (307) 578-2413 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (307) 578-2413 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the hospice's service area — information available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Cody Regional Health Spirit Mountain Hospice (CCN 531505) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/531505?state=WY to review its 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.