Pathway Hospice And Palliative Care
St George, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461624)
CMS process measure: 91.23 (state average 95.57 — below state average)
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 477-6999 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Pathway Hospice And Palliative Care. On CMS's composite process measure, it scores 91.23, which is below the Utah state average of 95.57.
Pathway Hospice And Palliative Care serves 14 ZIP codes from its St George, Utah office in Washington County.
Yes, Pathway Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 461624, since 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pathway Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in St George, Utah, serving families in Washington County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 2019 (CCN 461624).
CMS Care Compare does not show a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not published survey results for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Pathway Hospice And Palliative Care scores 91.23, which falls below the Utah state average of 95.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 82.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Pathway Hospice And Palliative Care serves 14 ZIP codes from its St George, Utah office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all of these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions about services, staffing, and how to begin care, since this profile does not include information beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Pathway Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 461624) since July 16, 2019, 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, such as a star rating or percent who would definitely recommend, for this hospice, often because of small patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 91.23, which is below the Utah state average of 95.57; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 82.0% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 14 ZIP codes from its St George, Utah office in Washington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pathway Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS reports it alongside quality data for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 2019.
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 focuses on comfort when curative treatment is no longer pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention, but rather a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (435) 477-6999 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (435) 477-6999 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Pathway Hospice And Palliative Care at (435) 477-6999 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's published data for Pathway Hospice And Palliative Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461624?state=UT.
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.