Sacred Passage Hospice
Aurora, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061591)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (303) 357-2540 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sacred Passage Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Sacred Passage Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Aurora, Colorado, located in Arapahoe County.
Yes, Sacred Passage Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061591, certified since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sacred Passage Hospice is a non-profit hospice program based in Aurora, Colorado, serving Arapahoe County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 2015 (CCN 061591).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Sacred Passage Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released a survey-based score for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers key care processes, Sacred Passage Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Colorado state average of 96.40 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 57.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 8 is listed for this hospice.
Sacred Passage Hospice's service area, as reported by CMS, spans 45 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sacred Passage Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061591), certified since December 16, 2015. 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 recommend percentages) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sacred Passage Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared with Colorado's state average of 96.40, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 57.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Sacred Passage Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its Aurora, Colorado office in Arapahoe County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sacred Passage Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families sometimes consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sacred Passage Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 2015.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
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 underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients continue to receive medical attention for symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for Sacred Passage Hospice; please contact the hospice at (303) 357-2540 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Sacred Passage Hospice at (303) 357-2540 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, survey results, service area, and what services are included; contact Sacred Passage Hospice at (303) 357-2540 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sacred Passage Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061591?state=CO to confirm current certification and quality information.
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.