Emmaus Catholic Hospice
Greenwood Village, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061629)
CMS process measure: 98.61 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (303) 322-1413 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Emmaus Catholic Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, on the CMS composite process measure, it scored 98.61 compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40, placing it above the state average.
Emmaus Catholic Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Greenwood Village, Colorado, located in Arapahoe County.
Yes, Emmaus Catholic Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061629, since October 13, 2023). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Emmaus Catholic Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Greenwood Village, Colorado (Arapahoe County). The listing data available does not include the hospice's ownership type, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice. According to CMS Care Compare data, Emmaus Catholic Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 2023.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the data provided. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released this measure for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, Emmaus Catholic Hospice scored 98.61, compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40 — placing it above the state average. A care index score of 8 is also reported in CMS data, though CMS has not provided further context for this figure here.
Emmaus Catholic Hospice reports serving 45 ZIP codes from its Greenwood Village office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is available in this listing. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Emmaus Catholic Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061629), certified since October 13, 2023. 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 (star rating or percent recommending) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.61, compared to Colorado's state average of 96.40, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Emmaus Catholic Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Greenwood Village, Colorado, in Arapahoe County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the data available; please contact the hospice at (303) 322-1413 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 2023, according to CMS data.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the illness; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (303) 322-1413 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Emmaus Catholic Hospice at (303) 322-1413 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quickly a hospice can begin care, and what CMS quality measures show — contact the hospice at (303) 322-1413 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Emmaus Catholic Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061629?state=CO to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.