Ancora Hospice & Palliative Services, Llc
Fruitland, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131585)
CMS process measure: 97.12 (state average 95.18 — above state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 573-2606 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ancora Hospice & Palliative Services in Fruitland, Idaho has a 3-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 97.12, above the Idaho state average of 95.18.
Ancora Hospice & Palliative Services serves 47 ZIP codes from its Fruitland, Idaho office in Payette County. Families outside this list should call the hospice directly to confirm whether their address is included.
Yes, Ancora Hospice & Palliative Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 131585, certified since November 22, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ancora Hospice & Palliative Services, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Fruitland, Idaho, serving families in Payette County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 22, 2021, under CCN 131585.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Ancora Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers as reported to CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care practices, Ancora Hospice scored 97.12, which is above the Idaho state average of 95.18. CMS data also shows a care index score of 10 and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 53.9% of patients, as published by CMS.
Ancora Hospice reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its Fruitland, Idaho office, indicating a moderately broad service area for a hospice of this size.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as made available to this directory; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ancora Hospice & Palliative Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 131585, since November 22, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star overall rating, with 82% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 80% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ancora Hospice's composite process score is 97.12, which is above the Idaho state average of 95.18, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its Fruitland, Idaho location in Payette County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ancora Hospice & Palliative Services is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, which is why CMS also publishes caregiver survey and process measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 22, 2021, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people with a life-limiting illness who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically when a physician estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 forgoing medical attention, pain management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Ancora Hospice at (208) 573-2606 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Ancora Hospice directly at (208) 573-2606 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how consistently the hospice follows recommended care practices, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reported for this hospice above.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ancora Hospice & Palliative Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131585?state=ID to confirm current CMS data.
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.