Honeybee Hospice, Llc
Dillon, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271541)
CMS process measure: 97.07 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 599-0499 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Honeybee Hospice earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 97.07, above the Montana state average of 94.29.
Honeybee Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in Dillon, Montana, in Beaverhead County.
Yes, Honeybee Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 271541, since 05/25/2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Honeybee Hospice, LLC is a hospice agency based in Dillon, Montana, in Beaverhead County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 25, 2023. Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data, so it is not stated here.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Honeybee Hospice received a 4-star rating. Among surveyed family caregivers, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects a bundle of care processes hospices are expected to deliver, Honeybee Hospice scored 97.07, compared to a Montana state average of 94.29 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 62.1% of patients, per CMS data.
Honeybee Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Dillon office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Honeybee Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified, with certification since 05/25/2023 (CCN 271541). 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?
Family caregivers gave Honeybee Hospice a 4-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey; 89% said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 82% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Honeybee Hospice's composite process score is 97.07, compared to a Montana state average of 94.29 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in Dillon, Montana, in Beaverhead County.
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?
The ownership type was not included in the available CMS data for this listing, so we cannot state it here; ownership type can affect organizational structure but not Medicare certification standards.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Honeybee Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 25, 2023.
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 specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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; it does not mean no care is given — pain relief and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Honeybee Hospice at (406) 599-0499 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Honeybee Hospice directly at (406) 599-0499 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families — Honeybee Hospice can be reached at (406) 599-0499 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Honeybee Hospice's details, including CCN 271541, on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271541?state=MT.
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.