Ascend Hospice
Logan, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461577)
CMS process measure: 96.1 (state average 95.57 — at state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 881-2830 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Ascend Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.10 is at the Utah state average of 95.57.
Ascend Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Logan, Utah office in Box Elder County.
Yes, Ascend Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461577, since 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ascend Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Logan, Utah, serving families in Box Elder County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 2009 (CCN 461577), meaning it meets federal requirements for hospice care and can accept patients under the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Ascend Hospice a CAHPS star rating of 5. Ninety-three percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Ascend Hospice scored 96.10, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 95.57 for Utah.
CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 77.1% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, according to available data. Ascend Hospice's service area covers 27 ZIP codes from its Logan office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published survey and quality-measure vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often occurs simply because of small patient counts, not because of a quality concern.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ascend Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 2009 (CCN 461577), 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?
CMS Care Compare survey data gives Ascend Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ascend Hospice's composite process score is 96.10, which CMS rates as at the Utah state average of 95.57.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ascend Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Logan, Utah, in Box Elder County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ascend Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several, and CMS quality and survey data can help you evaluate care regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ascend Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 2009.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for Ascend Hospice; please contact the hospice at (435) 881-2830 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Ascend Hospice, contact them directly at (435) 881-2830 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to begin care — all of which you can review here and confirm by calling (435) 881-2830.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Ascend Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461577?state=UT.
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.