Arkansas Valley Hospice Inc
La Junta, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061515)
CMS process measure: 90.11 (state average 96.4 — below state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (719) 384-8827 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported strong satisfaction with Arkansas Valley Hospice Inc, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it and 95% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 90.11, which is below the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Arkansas Valley Hospice Inc serves 16 ZIP codes from its La Junta, Colorado office in Otero County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within the service area.
Yes, Arkansas Valley Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 061515, certified since 1986. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Arkansas Valley Hospice Inc is a non-profit hospice located in La Junta, Colorado, serving Otero County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 1986, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 94% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 95% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure beyond these percentages in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes are delivered, Arkansas Valley Hospice Inc scored 90.11, which falls below the Colorado state average of 96.40. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 52.2% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the data provided. Families should know that a score below the state average does not necessarily mean poor care; it reflects one measure among several and may relate to a range of factors CMS does not detail here.
This hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its La Junta office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Arkansas Valley Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 061515), certified since November 18, 1986. 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 Hospice Survey, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Arkansas Valley Hospice Inc, and 95% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 90.11, compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Arkansas Valley Hospice Inc serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in La Junta, Colorado, in Otero County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Arkansas Valley Hospice Inc is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it to understand care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 1986.
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 focused on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Arkansas Valley Hospice Inc at (719) 384-8827 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care, contact Arkansas Valley Hospice Inc at (719) 384-8827 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the areas it serves — you can review this hospice's data on Medicare Care Compare and ask further questions by calling (719) 384-8827.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Arkansas Valley Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061515?state=CO 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.