Hospice Of The Plains, Inc.
Sidney, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281557)
CMS process measure: 82.61 (state average 97.56 — below state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (970) 526-7901 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hospice Of The Plains, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 82.61 compared with a Nebraska state average of 97.56, which is below the state average.
Hospice Of The Plains serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Sidney, Nebraska, in Cheyenne County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included in its service area.
Yes, Hospice Of The Plains, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 281557, certified since 08/17/2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Plains, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Sidney, Nebraska, in Cheyenne County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since 08/17/2023. The listing data provided does not include the ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice; families can confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 — for this hospice in the data provided. This is often related to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means the figures are not yet available.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Hospice Of The Plains scored 82.61, compared with a Nebraska state average of 97.56 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 7 was also reported. These figures reflect one dimension of hospice quality reporting and are not the complete picture of care experience.
The hospice serves a service area covering 19 ZIP codes from its Sidney, Nebraska location. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Plains, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 281557), certified since 08/17/2023, 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 for this hospice in the data available, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 82.61, compared with a Nebraska state average of 97.56, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Sidney, Nebraska, in Cheyenne County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 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 data provided; please contact the hospice at (970) 526-7901 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm. Ownership type can affect organizational structure but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since 08/17/2023, according to CMS records.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis of six months or less.
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 curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up care, but changing its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (970) 526-7901 to ask about their specific care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (970) 526-7901 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, ownership, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which can be checked on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Plains, Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281557?state=NE to confirm current CMS-reported details.
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.