Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care Of Colorado Springs, Llc
Colorado Springs, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061595)
CMS process measure: 95.5 (state average 96.4 — at state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (719) 245-0077 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 82% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 95.50, about the same as the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care Of Colorado Springs, LLC serves 49 ZIP codes from its Colorado Springs, CO office in El Paso County.
Yes, Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care Of Colorado Springs, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 061595, certified since December 13, 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care Of Colorado Springs, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving El Paso County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 13, 2016 (CCN 061595).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 82% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 95.50, compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40, placing it at the state average. Its care index score is 9, and CMS data show that 64.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
The hospice's service area covers 49 ZIP codes from its Colorado Springs 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 as supplied and should be verified directly on Medicare.gov for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. This hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061595) since December 13, 2016, 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, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 95.50, compared with a Colorado state average of 96.40, putting it at the state average. Its care index score is 9, and 64.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 49 ZIP codes from its Colorado Springs, Colorado office in El Paso County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 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 doesn't by itself determine quality, but CMS makes the survey and quality-measure data available so families can compare providers directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 13, 2016.
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 for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; patients can still receive supportive medical care for symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (719) 245-0077 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (719) 245-0077 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice, CCN 061595, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061595?state=CO 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.