Pasco/Sw Hospice
Cortez, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061628)
CMS process measure: 94.74 (state average 96.4 — below state average)
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (970) 565-6833 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Pasco/Sw Hospice 93% of the time, and the hospice scored 94.74 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40 — below the state average. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Pasco/Sw Hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its office in Cortez, Colorado, in Montezuma County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Pasco/Sw Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 061628, certified since July 5, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet the eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Pasco/Sw Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Cortez, Colorado and the surrounding Montezuma County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 5, 2023. Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 93% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which does not indicate poor quality — it may simply reflect a small number of survey responses.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs recommended care processes, Pasco/Sw Hospice scored 94.74, compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40, placing it below the state average. A care index score of 8 was also reported by CMS, though no further breakdown was available in this data set.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 11 ZIP codes from its Cortez office. As with all hospices, care under Pasco/Sw Hospice is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is available. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Pasco/Sw Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061628), certified since July 5, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 overall. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Pasco/Sw Hospice scored 94.74 on the CMS 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, this hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its office in Cortez, Colorado, in Montezuma County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the available CMS data for this hospice. Families can contact the hospice at (970) 565-6833 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Pasco/Sw Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 5, 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 is specifically for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify the settings in which this hospice provides care. Please contact Pasco/Sw Hospice at (970) 565-6833 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available CMS data does not describe the intake process for this hospice. Contact Pasco/Sw Hospice directly at (970) 565-6833 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas are served, and how to reach the hospice; this listing includes what CMS has published for Pasco/Sw Hospice, and further questions can be directed to the hospice at (970) 565-6833.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pasco/Sw Hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061628?state=CO to review current CMS data.
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.