Hospice Of St Peters Comm Hosp
Helena, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271501)
CMS process measure: 91.89 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 444-2244 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice of St Peters Comm Hosp has a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating of 4 out of 5, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 91.89 is below the Montana state average of 94.29.
Hospice of St Peters Comm Hosp serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Helena, Montana, located in Lewis and Clark County. Families in this broader area may be eligible for services from this hospice.
Yes, Hospice of St Peters Comm Hosp is Medicare-certified (CCN 271501), certified since October 5, 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice of St Peters Comm Hosp is a non-profit hospice serving Helena, Montana and surrounding communities in Lewis and Clark County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 5, 1987 (CCN 271501), and its service area currently covers 30 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 91.89, which is below the Montana state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 61.8% of patients, according to the most recent CMS data.
Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often the result of small patient sample sizes reported to CMS. All figures here come directly from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. Families are encouraged to review the current listing on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice of St Peters Comm Hosp is Medicare-certified (CCN 271501) since October 5, 1987, 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 survey data shows a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 82% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 91.89, which is below the Montana state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can affect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures reflect actual reported care performance regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 5, 1987.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice of St Peters Comm Hosp at (406) 444-2244 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Hospice of St Peters Comm Hosp directly at (406) 444-2244 to learn about their intake process, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to begin care — contact Hospice of St Peters Comm Hosp at (406) 444-2244 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271501?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.