Anaconda Pintler Hospice
Anaconda, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271506)
CMS process measure: 70.77 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 563-7023 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Anaconda Pintler Hospice high marks, with 100% saying they would definitely recommend it and 97% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 70.77, below the Montana state average of 94.29.
Anaconda Pintler Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its office in Anaconda, Montana, in Deer Lodge County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Anaconda Pintler Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271506), certified since March 20, 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility, and no further cost details are provided here.
About this hospice
Anaconda Pintler Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Anaconda, Montana, serving Deer Lodge County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since March 20, 1991, meaning it has served families in this region for over three decades.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 100% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 97% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data provided, often the case with smaller patient volumes, and this should not be read as a mark against quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, a score that reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Anaconda Pintler Hospice scored 70.77, compared to a Montana state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports that 77.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, a measure tied to timely, attentive care near end of life.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 5 ZIP codes. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries once a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset. Families are encouraged to review the source directly and to speak with the hospice about any questions not answered by this public data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Anaconda Pintler Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271506), certified since March 20, 1991, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 100% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Anaconda Pintler Hospice, and 97% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Anaconda Pintler Hospice scored 70.77, compared to a Montana state average of 94.29 — below the state average on this measure. CMS data also shows 77.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Anaconda Pintler Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Anaconda, Montana office in Deer Lodge County. Contact the hospice at (406) 563-7023 to confirm whether a specific address is included.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 5 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Anaconda Pintler Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families sometimes weigh it alongside CMS survey and quality data when choosing a provider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
CMS records show Anaconda Pintler Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 20, 1991, meaning it has been part of the Medicare hospice program for over three decades.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less. Both focus on relieving symptoms and supporting quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care altogether, and patients can still receive medications and treatments aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact Anaconda Pintler Hospice at (406) 563-7023 or 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 Anaconda Pintler Hospice directly at (406) 563-7023 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and what area is served — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data; for anything else, contact the hospice at (406) 563-7023.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Anaconda Pintler Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271506?state=MT using CCN 271506.
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.