Lamar Area Hospice Association
Lamar, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061505)
CMS process measure: 96.51 (state average 96.4 — at state average)
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (719) 336-2100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers rated Lamar Area Hospice Association very highly on the CMS survey, with 100% saying they would definitely recommend it and 95% giving a top overall score of 9 or 10. Its CMS composite process measure of 96.51% is essentially at the Colorado state average of 96.40%.
Lamar Area Hospice Association serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Lamar, Colorado, in Prowers County.
Yes, Lamar Area Hospice Association is Medicare-certified (CCN 061505, since 1984); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lamar Area Hospice Association is a non-profit hospice based in Lamar, Colorado, serving Prowers County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 1984, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for four decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported very positive experiences with this provider: 100% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 95% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when survey volumes are limited; this is not evidence of lower quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Lamar Area Hospice Association scored 96.51%, essentially at the Colorado state average of 96.40%. An additional CMS care index figure of 9 and a measure showing 94.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life are also part of the published data.
The hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 10 ZIP codes. Medicare's hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost information beyond that is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied to this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lamar Area Hospice Association is Medicare-certified (CCN 061505) since August 3, 1984, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 100% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 95% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure is 96.51%, essentially the same as the Colorado state average of 96.40%.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 10 ZIP codes from its Lamar, Colorado office in Prowers County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators of the care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 1984.
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 for people with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; patients can still receive medical care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact Lamar Area Hospice Association at (719) 336-2100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process. Please contact Lamar Area Hospice Association at (719) 336-2100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lamar Area Hospice Association (CCN 061505) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061505?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.