Trek Healthcare
Missoula, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271535)
CMS process measure: 78.79 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 541-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Trek Healthcare, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Trek Healthcare scored 78.79, below Montana's state average of 94.29.
Trek Healthcare serves 19 ZIP codes from its Missoula, MT office in Missoula County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Trek Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 271535, certified since 2016), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Trek Healthcare is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Missoula, Montana and surrounding communities in Missoula County. It is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since September 14, 2016 (CCN 271535).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 — for Trek Healthcare. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report the data reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Trek Healthcare scored 78.79, compared with a Montana state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 37.3% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, according to the same Care Compare dataset.
Trek Healthcare's service area, as reported by CMS, covers 19 ZIP codes from its Missoula office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice. Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; this profile provides no cost estimates beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Trek Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 271535), certified since September 14, 2016, 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 Trek Healthcare, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Trek Healthcare's composite process score is 78.79, compared with a Montana state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and that 37.3% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, Trek Healthcare serves 19 ZIP codes from its Missoula, Montana office in Missoula County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Trek Healthcare's ownership type as "Other"; ownership type can be worth knowing but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Trek Healthcare has been Medicare-certified since September 14, 2016.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 stopping all medical care or support, and patients can generally still receive treatment for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify Trek Healthcare's care settings; contact the hospice at (406) 541-1800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Trek Healthcare directly at (406) 541-1800 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and available services; for Trek Healthcare specifically, contact them at (406) 541-1800 for details not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Trek Healthcare (CCN 271535) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271535?state=MT to review its current 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.