St Mary'S Hospice Of Northern Nevada
Reno, NV · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 291501)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.57 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 233-1307 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave St Mary's Hospice Of Northern Nevada 3 stars out of 5 in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Nevada state average of 93.57.
St Mary's Hospice Of Northern Nevada serves 35 ZIP codes from its Reno, NV office in Washoe County.
Yes, St Mary's Hospice Of Northern Nevada is Medicare-certified (CCN 291501, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Mary's Hospice Of Northern Nevada is a for-profit hospice based in Reno, Nevada, serving families in Washoe County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 19, 1987, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — St Mary's Hospice Of Northern Nevada scored 100.00, which is above the Nevada state average of 93.57. CMS reports that 77.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a measure some families find useful when comparing hospices.
This hospice reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its Reno office, giving families in a broad area of northern Nevada access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Mary's Hospice Of Northern Nevada is Medicare-certified (CCN 291501) since 1987, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies they are eligible.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Nevada state average of 93.57, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its Reno, Nevada office in Washoe County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are more useful for comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 19, 1987.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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 all 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 this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (337) 233-1307 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (337) 233-1307 to ask about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality scores, services offered, and coverage area; contact the hospice at (337) 233-1307 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Mary's Hospice Of Northern Nevada using CCN 291501 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/291501?state=NV.
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.