Ascend Hospice Of Idaho
Lewiston, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131595)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 0 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 739-5093 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Ascend Hospice Of Idaho, so no star rating or comparison to the Idaho state average is currently available. This is common for newly certified hospices and does not indicate poor quality.
CMS Care Compare data currently lists Ascend Hospice Of Idaho as serving 0 ZIP codes from its office in Lewiston, Idaho, in Nez Perce County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their area is currently served.
Yes, Ascend Hospice Of Idaho is Medicare-certified, with CCN 131595, certified since October 15, 2025. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ascend Hospice Of Idaho is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Lewiston, Idaho, serving families in Nez Perce County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2025.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10. This is often the case for hospices that are newly certified or have small patient counts, and it does not imply anything negative about the quality of care provided.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Idaho state average of 95.18 can be made at this time. CMS also has not published a care index score or visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage for this listing.
The CMS data available does not show a specific ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice, so families should contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for that information. The number of ZIP codes served is currently listed as 0 in CMS data, so families should contact the hospice to confirm whether it currently serves their area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ascend Hospice Of Idaho is Medicare-certified (CCN 131595), certified since October 15, 2025, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with small patient counts or newer certifications; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Idaho state average of 95.18 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data currently lists 0 ZIP codes served for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (208) 739-5093 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm current service areas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 0 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The CMS data provided does not specify an ownership type for this hospice; you can contact the hospice at (208) 739-5093 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail. Ownership type can sometimes relate to organizational structure, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ascend Hospice Of Idaho has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2025.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort during a life-limiting illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Ascend Hospice Of Idaho at (208) 739-5093 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care, contact Ascend Hospice Of Idaho directly at (208) 739-5093 and verify certification and services on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, coverage area, caregiver support, and CMS survey results; contact Ascend Hospice Of Idaho at (208) 739-5093 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Ascend Hospice Of Idaho's certification and any published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131595?state=ID.
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.