Abode Hospice Of Colorado
Grand Junction, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061605)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (970) 658-8705 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Abode Hospice Of Colorado an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, it scored 100.00, above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Abode Hospice Of Colorado serves 31 ZIP codes from its Grand Junction, Colorado office in Mesa County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Abode Hospice Of Colorado is Medicare-certified (CCN 061605, since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No additional cost details are provided beyond that fact.
About this hospice
Abode Hospice Of Colorado is a for-profit hospice based in Grand Junction, Colorado, serving families in Mesa County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 2018 (CCN 061605).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 72% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Abode Hospice Of Colorado scored 100.00, compared with a Colorado state average of 96.40 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 53.9% of patients, according to the published data. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Abode Hospice Of Colorado's service area covers 31 ZIP codes from its Grand Junction office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Abode Hospice Of Colorado is Medicare-certified (CCN 061605), certified since June 20, 2018. 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's CAHPS survey shows an overall rating of 2 stars, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 72% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Abode Hospice Of Colorado scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process-of-care measure, above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 31 ZIP codes from its Grand Junction, Colorado office in Mesa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 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 does not by itself indicate quality, but it can be a factor families consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness and typically a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care; patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting well-being.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; please contact Abode Hospice Of Colorado at (970) 658-8705 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Abode Hospice Of Colorado at (970) 658-8705 for that information.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated — the CMS Care Compare data above addresses several of these for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Abode Hospice Of Colorado (CCN 061605) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061605?state=CO to confirm current 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.