Summit Hospice St. George
St. George, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461627)
CMS process measure: 80 (state average 95.57 — below state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 359-4599 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Summit Hospice St. George, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 80.00, below the Utah state average of 95.57.
Summit Hospice St. George serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in St. George, Utah, in Washington County.
Yes, Summit Hospice St. George is Medicare-certified (CCN 461627, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Summit Hospice St. George is a for-profit hospice located in St. George, Utah, serving families in Washington County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2005.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Summit Hospice St. George, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This absence of published survey data does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released figures for this measure.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Summit Hospice St. George scored 80.00, compared to a Utah state average of 95.57. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 55.1% of the hospice's patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Summit Hospice St. George's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 15 ZIP codes surrounding its St. George office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Summit Hospice St. George is Medicare-certified (CCN 461627) since August 20, 2005, 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 for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Summit Hospice St. George scored 80.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a Utah state average of 95.57, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 55.1% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, it serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in St. George, Utah, in Washington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Summit Hospice St. George is listed as a for-profit hospice on CMS Care Compare; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2005, per CMS records.
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 is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final stages of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting quality of life.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (435) 359-4599 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice at (435) 359-4599 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about CAHPS survey results, composite quality scores compared to the state average, service area, and staffing, and confirm current details by calling (435) 359-4599 or checking Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Summit Hospice St. George directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461627?state=UT to see the latest CMS-published data.
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.