Compassus Hospice Helena
Butte, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271530)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 494-6114 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey said they would recommend Compassus Hospice Helena 79% of the time, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Montana state average of 94.29.
Compassus Hospice Helena serves 41 ZIP codes from its office in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Compassus Hospice Helena is Medicare-certified (CCN 271530, since August 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus Hospice Helena, based in Butte, Montana (Silver Bow County), is a for-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2008. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice serves a wide area, covering 41 ZIP codes from its Butte office.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 79% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 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 a hospice serves a smaller number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Compassus Hospice Helena scored 100.00, above the Montana state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 56.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the data supplied.
Compassus Hospice Helena is Medicare-certified, meaning the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassus Hospice Helena is Medicare-certified (CCN 271530), certified since August 20, 2008. 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, 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Compassus Hospice Helena scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Montana state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 41 ZIP codes from its office in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus Hospice Helena is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results provide more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2008.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a person is expected to have six months or less to live.
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 care or support, only changing its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Compassus Hospice Helena at (406) 494-6114 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Compassus Hospice Helena at (406) 494-6114 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, and how care needs are met; contact Compassus Hospice Helena at (406) 494-6114 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus Hospice Helena (CCN 271530) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271530?state=MT 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.