Syringa General Hospital Hospice
Grangeville, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131534)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.18 — above state average)
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 983-1700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Syringa General Hospital Hospice strong marks: 100% said they would definitely recommend it, and its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Idaho state average of 95.18. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Syringa General Hospital Hospice serves 12 ZIP codes from its Grangeville, ID office, located in Idaho County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Syringa General Hospital Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131534), certified since December 2, 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Syringa General Hospital Hospice, located in Grangeville, Idaho (Idaho County), has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 1997. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice is classified under an "Other" ownership type, which reflects its structure as reported to Medicare.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 100% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 95% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this listing in the data available, which can occur when patient survey counts are limited; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Syringa General Hospital Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Idaho state average of 95.18 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 40.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
The hospice serves a service area covering 12 ZIP codes from its Grangeville office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Syringa General Hospital Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131534) since December 2, 1997, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 100% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 95% rated their care 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, above the Idaho state average of 95.18, and CMS lists a care index score of 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Syringa General Hospital Hospice serves 12 ZIP codes from its Grangeville, ID office in Idaho County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 1997.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort in the final phase of a terminal illness.
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 forgoing all medical care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (208) 983-1700 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 the hospice at (208) 983-1700 for information and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact the hospice at (208) 983-1700 to discuss specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Syringa General Hospital Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131534?state=ID.
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.