Salmon Valley Hospice
Salmon, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131573)
CMS process measure: 76.67 (state average 95.18 — below state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 993-8050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 88% would definitely recommend Salmon Valley Hospice, and 82% gave it a top rating of 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 76.67 compared to the Idaho state average of 95.18, placing it below the state average.
Salmon Valley Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Salmon, Idaho office in Lemhi County, according to CMS Care Compare data. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Salmon Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 131573, certified since April 16, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Salmon Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Salmon, Idaho and the surrounding Lemhi County area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2015 (CCN 131573).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 88% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% gave it a top overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when survey response counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Salmon Valley Hospice scored 76.67, compared to the Idaho state average of 95.18 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 50.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Salmon Valley Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 13 ZIP codes centered on its Salmon, Idaho office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Salmon Valley Hospice?
Yes, Salmon Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131573, since April 16, 2015), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS data, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Salmon Valley Hospice, and 82% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10 overall.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Salmon Valley Hospice's composite process score is 76.67, compared to Idaho's state average of 95.18, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Salmon Valley Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Salmon, Idaho office in Lemhi County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Salmon Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Salmon Valley Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2015.
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 rather than cure and is typically for people with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
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 pain relief, emotional support, or medical care stop.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Salmon Valley Hospice; contact the hospice at (208) 993-8050 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; contact Salmon Valley Hospice at (208) 993-8050 to learn how to begin care and verify current information 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 needs would be met; Salmon Valley Hospice can be reached at (208) 993-8050 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Salmon Valley Hospice (CCN 131573) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131573?state=ID to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.