Pioneer Memorial Hospice
Heppner, OR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 381546)
CMS process measure: 80.95 (state average 96.16 — below state average)
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (541) 676-2946 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would definitely recommend, for Pioneer Memorial Hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 80.95, below the Oregon state average of 96.16.
Pioneer Memorial Hospice serves 8 ZIP codes from its Heppner, Oregon office in Morrow County.
Yes, Pioneer Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 381546), certified since 2002; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pioneer Memorial Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Heppner, Oregon, in Morrow County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 2002, and is organized under an ownership type CMS classifies as "Other."
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating this hospice 9-10 for Pioneer Memorial Hospice. CMS often withholds these figures when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this should not be read as a sign of poor quality, only that the data has not been published.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Pioneer Memorial Hospice scored 80.95, compared with the Oregon state average of 96.16 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 48.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Pioneer Memorial Hospice serves 8 ZIP codes from its Heppner, Oregon office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm current details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Pioneer Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 381546) since October 25, 2002, 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 recommend, for this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Pioneer Memorial Hospice scored 80.95, compared with Oregon's state average of 96.16, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 8 ZIP codes from its Heppner, Oregon office in Morrow County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Pioneer Memorial Hospice's ownership type as "Other"; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 2002.
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 a patient and doctor decide to stop curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where care is delivered; please contact Pioneer Memorial Hospice at (541) 676-2946 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 Pioneer Memorial Hospice at (541) 676-2946 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how long a hospice has been certified — you can also contact Pioneer Memorial Hospice at (541) 676-2946 for more specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Pioneer Memorial Hospice's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/381546?state=OR.
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.