Abode Hospice Of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061590)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (719) 358-6428 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Abode Hospice Of Colorado holds a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 89% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Abode Hospice Of Colorado serves 50 ZIP codes from its Colorado Springs, Colorado office in El Paso County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Abode Hospice Of Colorado is Medicare-certified, with CCN 061590, certified since August 28, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Abode Hospice Of Colorado is a for-profit hospice provider based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving El Paso County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 2015, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 061590.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Abode Hospice Of Colorado holds a 4-star rating for family caregiver experience. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10 overall.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects the share of recommended care processes actually delivered — Abode Hospice Of Colorado scored 100.00, compared to the Colorado state average of 96.40, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and notes that 76.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
Abode Hospice Of Colorado's service area covers 50 ZIP codes from its Colorado Springs office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Abode Hospice Of Colorado is Medicare-certified (CCN 061590) since August 28, 2015, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey gives Abode Hospice Of Colorado a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating it 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 100.00, compared to the Colorado state average of 96.40 — above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes 76.0% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Abode Hospice Of Colorado serves 50 ZIP codes from its Colorado Springs, Colorado office in El Paso County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Abode Hospice Of Colorado is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own; CMS publishes the same quality measures regardless of ownership, so it's best to review those alongside ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 2015.
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 for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Abode Hospice Of Colorado at (719) 358-6428 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; contact Abode Hospice Of Colorado directly at (719) 358-6428 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families — Abode Hospice Of Colorado can be reached at (719) 358-6428 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Abode Hospice Of Colorado's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061590?state=CO to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.