Elite Hospice
Lewiston, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131591)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 576-6500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Elite Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most up-to-date information.
Elite Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Lewiston, Idaho office in Nez Perce County.
Yes, Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 131591, certified since August 2024; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elite Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Lewiston, Idaho, in Nez Perce County. According to CMS Care Compare records, the agency has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 2024 (CCN 131591). CMS data provided to us does not include an ownership type for this hospice, so families should confirm this directly with the provider.
CMS also has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Elite Hospice — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 are all currently unavailable in the data we have. This is often the case for newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts, and it should not be read as a reflection of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice in the data provided, so no comparison can be made to the Idaho state average composite score of 95.18, and CMS lists the comparison as "not reported."
Based on the data available, Elite Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Lewiston office. Families interested in a fuller picture of the hospice's service area should contact the hospice directly.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131591), certified since August 2, 2024. 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 CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Elite Hospice, which is common for smaller or newly certified hospices and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this comparison as "not reported" for Elite Hospice; the Idaho state average composite score is 95.18, but no composite score has been published for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Elite Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Lewiston, Idaho office in Nez Perce County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided to us does not list an ownership type for Elite Hospice; please contact the hospice at (208) 576-6500 to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elite Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 2024.
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-limiting illness who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Elite Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (208) 576-6500 to ask directly.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Elite Hospice, contact the hospice at (208) 576-6500 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality scores, and service area; you can review these details for Elite Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and also ask the hospice directly at (208) 576-6500.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Elite Hospice's certification and any published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131591?state=ID.
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.