Dixie Hospice Care Llc
St. George, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461589)
CMS process measure: 97.37 (state average 95.57 — above state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 627-2724 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dixie Hospice Care holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 94% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.37 is above the Utah state average of 95.57.
Dixie Hospice Care serves 24 ZIP codes from its St. George, Utah office in Washington County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Dixie Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 461589, certified since October 18, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Dixie Hospice Care LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in St. George, Utah, serving Washington County and surrounding areas. The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 18, 2011, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 461589.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Dixie Hospice Care a 5-star rating overall. Ninety-four percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90 percent rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families who used the hospice's services, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice follows recommended care processes, Dixie Hospice Care scored 97.37, compared to a Utah state average of 95.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 86.9 percent of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
Dixie Hospice Care's service area currently includes 24 ZIP codes, based on CMS records. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, eligible patients who are certified by a physician as having a terminal prognosis can receive hospice care through the Medicare hospice benefit. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published reporting vintage available at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Dixie Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 461589, certified since October 18, 2011), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients certified by a doctor as eligible.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 90% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 97.37, compared to a Utah state average of 95.57, placing it above the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists Dixie Hospice Care as serving 24 ZIP codes from its office in St. George, Washington County, Utah.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Dixie Hospice Care is organized as a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, and CMS publishes the same quality measures regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 18, 2011, according to CMS records.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis 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 patients stop receiving medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Dixie Hospice Care at (435) 627-2724 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Dixie Hospice Care at (435) 627-2724 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, staffing, visit frequency, and service area coverage; Dixie Hospice Care can be reached at (435) 627-2724 for specifics not covered in CMS's published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Dixie Hospice Care (CCN 461589) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461589?state=UT to review its current CMS-published 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.