Zion'S Way Hospice
St George, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461559)
CMS process measure: 98.91 (state average 95.57 — above state average)
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 688-0648 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Zion's Way Hospice has a 3-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 98.91 is above the Utah state average of 95.57.
Zion's Way Hospice serves 72 ZIP codes from its office in St George, Utah, in Washington County.
Yes, Zion's Way Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461559, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Zion's Way Hospice is a for-profit, Medicare-certified hospice serving St George, Utah and surrounding Washington County, certified since January 23, 2006. It has held its Medicare certification (CCN 461559) for many years, giving families a long record to review on Medicare Care Compare.
According to CMS CAHPS caregiver survey data, families who worked with Zion's Way Hospice gave the agency an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Zion's Way Hospice scored 98.91, which is above the Utah state average of 95.57. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 54.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Zion's Way Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 72 ZIP codes from its St George office, reflecting a fairly broad reach across the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Zion's Way Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461559) and has been since January 23, 2006. 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star overall caregiver rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Zion's Way Hospice and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.91, which is above the Utah state average of 95.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 54.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Zion's Way Hospice, based in St George, Utah (Washington County), serves 72 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Zion's Way Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; the CMS survey and composite scores above offer more direct insight into caregiver experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Zion's Way Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 23, 2006.
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 people with a life-limiting illness who have generally stopped seeking curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean withholding care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This CMS data does not specify care settings for Zion's Way Hospice; contact the hospice at (435) 688-0648 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Zion's Way Hospice directly at (435) 688-0648 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how care is delivered — many of these are answered above using CMS data, while others require contacting the hospice at (435) 688-0648.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Zion's Way Hospice (CCN 461559) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461559?state=UT to confirm current ratings and details.
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.