Good Shepherd Hospice - Vernal
Vernal, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461560)
CMS process measure: 80.77 (state average 95.57 — below state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 789-0499 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Good Shepherd Hospice - Vernal, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 80.77, below the Utah state average of 95.57.
Good Shepherd Hospice - Vernal serves 25 ZIP codes from its Vernal, Utah office in Uintah County.
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice - Vernal is Medicare-certified (CCN 461560, since March 29, 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice - Vernal is a for-profit hospice agency based in Vernal, Utah, serving Uintah County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 2006, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 461560.
CMS Care Compare does not show a CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider in the current data. This absence does not indicate poor quality; CMS often withholds survey results for hospices with smaller patient volumes.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Good Shepherd Hospice - Vernal scored 80.77, compared to the Utah state average of 95.57, placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 9 and a rate of 56.3% for visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS for this hospice. These figures reflect documented processes of care rather than clinical outcomes.
Good Shepherd Hospice - Vernal reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its Vernal, Utah office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site, as measure vintages and availability can change over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice - Vernal is Medicare-certified (CCN 461560) since March 29, 2006, and 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, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often because of small patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 80.77, compared to a Utah state average of 95.57, placing it below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and a rate of 56.3% for visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Good Shepherd Hospice - Vernal reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its Vernal, Utah office in Uintah County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS's quality measures and surveys are better indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 2006.
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 and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Good Shepherd Hospice - Vernal at (435) 789-0499 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (435) 789-0499 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are met; you can also review this hospice's listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official listing for Good Shepherd Hospice - Vernal at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461560?state=UT.
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.