Northwest Colorado Health
Steamboat Springs, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061532)
CMS process measure: 90.63 (state average 96.4 — below state average)
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (970) 879-1632 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Northwest Colorado Health, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 90.63, below the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Northwest Colorado Health serves 9 ZIP codes from its Steamboat Springs, Colorado office in Routt County.
Yes, Northwest Colorado Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 061532, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Northwest Colorado Health is a non-profit hospice based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, serving families in Routt County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 5, 1994 (CCN 061532), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is small. This should not be read as a reflection of poor quality — simply that CMS has not released the figures.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Northwest Colorado Health scored 90.63, compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 81.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
Northwest Colorado Health's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 9 ZIP codes from its Steamboat Springs office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and to review the latest figures on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Northwest Colorado Health has been Medicare-certified since October 5, 1994 (CCN 061532), 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, so no figures are currently available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Northwest Colorado Health scored 90.63 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Northwest Colorado Health serves 9 ZIP codes from its Steamboat Springs, Colorado location in Routt 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?
Northwest Colorado Health is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS surveys, where published, offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 5, 1994, according to CMS records.
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 people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support — pain relief and emotional and spiritual support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Northwest Colorado Health at (970) 879-1632 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact Northwest Colorado Health directly at (970) 879-1632 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 satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Northwest Colorado Health at (970) 879-1632 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Northwest Colorado Health (CCN 061532) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061532?state=CO to review its current CMS-published 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.