Hospice Of The Valley
Glenwood Springs, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061567)
CMS process measure: 98.34 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (970) 930-6008 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 88% would definitely recommend Hospice Of The Valley, and its CMS composite process score of 98.34 is above the Colorado state average of 96.40. CMS has not published a separate star rating figure for this hospice in the available data.
Hospice Of The Valley serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, in Garfield County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospice Of The Valley is Medicare-certified, with CCN 061567, certified since May 27, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Valley is a non-profit hospice based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, serving Garfield County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 2009, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 061567.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 88% of family caregivers who responded said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure separately in this data, so that measure is not stated here.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Hospice Of The Valley scored 98.34, compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40 — placing it above the state average. Its care index score is listed at 10, and CMS data shows that 71.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a period CMS tracks closely as part of quality measurement.
Hospice Of The Valley's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 28 ZIP codes.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of The Valley is Medicare-certified (CCN 061567) since May 27, 2009, 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 CMS survey data, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hospice Of The Valley, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score of 98.34 is above the Colorado state average of 96.40, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates Hospice Of The Valley serves 28 ZIP codes from its Glenwood Springs, Garfield County office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of The Valley is a non-profit organization; ownership type can inform how a hospice reinvests revenue, but CMS quality measures should also be reviewed regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 2009.
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 with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Hospice Of The Valley at (970) 930-6008 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Hospice Of The Valley at (970) 930-6008 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality scores compared to the state average, service area, and ownership type — all of which are covered here using CMS data; for other questions, contact the hospice directly at (970) 930-6008.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Hospice Of The Valley's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061567?state=CO.
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.