Hospice Of Montezuma Inc
Cortez, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061522)
CMS process measure: 78.87 (state average 96.4 — below state average)
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (970) 565-4400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
On CMS's survey, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hospice Of Montezuma, and its composite process score of 78.87 is below the Colorado state average of 96.40. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice.
Hospice Of Montezuma serves 9 ZIP codes from its Cortez, Colorado office in Montezuma County.
Yes, Hospice Of Montezuma Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 061522, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Montezuma Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Cortez, Colorado, serving Montezuma County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 1989 (CCN 061522).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 90% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data available, which can happen with smaller patient volumes; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Hospice Of Montezuma scored 78.87, compared with a Colorado state average of 96.40 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 41.9% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Hospice Of Montezuma serves 9 ZIP codes from its Cortez office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Montezuma Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN 061522, certified since August 10, 1989, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% gave it a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 78.87, which is below the Colorado state average of 96.40; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 41.9% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 9 ZIP codes from its office in Cortez, Colorado, in Montezuma County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 9 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Montezuma Inc is a non-profit organization; ownership type can be one factor families consider, but CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are also worth reviewing.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 1989.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, focusing on comfort and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (970) 565-4400 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Hospice Of Montezuma Inc directly at (970) 565-4400 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver survey results, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how it supports families — many of these can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Montezuma Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061522?state=CO to confirm current ratings and 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.