Achs Hospice & Palliative Care
Eagle, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131571)
CMS process measure: 96.2 (state average 95.18 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 473-2077 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Achs Hospice & Palliative Care received 3 stars in the CMS family caregiver survey, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 96.20 is above the Idaho state average of 95.18.
Achs Hospice & Palliative Care serves 38 ZIP codes from its office in Eagle, Idaho, in Ada County. Families in and around this area may be within its service area, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Achs Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 131571, certified since July 30, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Achs Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Eagle, Idaho, serving families in Ada County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Achs Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 30, 2014.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Achs Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Achs Hospice scored 96.20, which is above the Idaho state average of 95.18. This composite measure reflects a set of care processes that CMS tracks across hospices statewide. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 59.8% of patients received visits during the final days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Achs Hospice & Palliative Care serves 38 ZIP codes from its Eagle, Idaho office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Achs Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 131571) since July 30, 2014, 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, Achs Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% 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-of-care score is 96.20, which is above the Idaho state average of 95.18.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Achs Hospice & Palliative Care serves 38 ZIP codes from its office in Eagle, Idaho, in Ada County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Achs Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but CMS publishes it as part of its transparency data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 30, 2014, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
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 giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact Achs Hospice & Palliative Care at (208) 473-2077 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Achs Hospice & Palliative Care directly at (208) 473-2077 to learn about starting care, as this information is not included in CMS data.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, and the areas served — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Achs Hospice & Palliative Care directly using its CMS Certification Number (131571) at medicare.gov/care-compare.
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.