Estes Park Health Hospice
Estes Park, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061523)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 2 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (970) 586-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percentage-recommend figure for Estes Park Health Hospice, and no composite process measure score is available to compare against the Colorado state average of 96.40. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the latest published figures.
Estes Park Health Hospice serves 2 ZIP codes from its office in Estes Park, Colorado, in Larimer County.
Yes, Estes Park Health Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 061523, certified since September 22, 1989; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Estes Park Health Hospice is a government-owned, Medicare-certified hospice located in Estes Park, Colorado, serving Larimer County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 1989, giving it a long history of providing hospice care under Medicare oversight.
CMS Care Compare collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey and tracks quality through process measures. For Estes Park Health Hospice, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating it 9-10, in the current Care Compare data. This is often the case for smaller hospices where patient counts are too low to publish reliable survey results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so a comparison to the Colorado state average composite score of 96.40 is not currently available ("vs_state" is listed as not reported). Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
According to the data provided, Estes Park Health Hospice serves 2 ZIP codes from its office in Estes Park, Colorado.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Estes Park Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061523) and has been since September 22, 1989. 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 survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for this hospice, which is often the case for smaller hospices with limited patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Colorado state average of 96.40 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 2 ZIP codes from its office in Estes Park, Colorado, in Larimer County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 2 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Estes Park Health Hospice is government-owned. Ownership type can reflect how a hospice is funded and governed, but it doesn't by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 1989.
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 with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact Estes Park Health Hospice at (970) 586-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process. Please contact Estes Park Health Hospice at (970) 586-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated. For specifics about Estes Park Health Hospice, contact them at (970) 586-2273 and review the listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Estes Park Health Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061523?state=CO to confirm current certification and any published quality 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.