Auburn Crest Hospice
Coeur D'Alene, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131559)
CMS process measure: 98.93 (state average 95.18 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 665-8111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Auburn Crest Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.93 is above Idaho's state average of 95.18.
Auburn Crest Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its Coeur D'Alene, Idaho office in Kootenai County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Auburn Crest Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131559, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No other cost details are included here.
About this hospice
Auburn Crest Hospice is a for-profit, Medicare-certified hospice based in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho (Kootenai County), certified since December 5, 2008. It has been serving families under Medicare's hospice benefit for over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Auburn Crest a 5-star overall rating. Among respondents, 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the perspectives of families who used the hospice's services and were surveyed by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Auburn Crest Hospice scored 98.93, which is above the Idaho state average of 95.18. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 68.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
Auburn Crest Hospice serves a broad area, covering 31 ZIP codes from its Coeur D'Alene office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost figures are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often due to small patient counts. Families should confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Auburn Crest Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131559) since December 5, 2008. 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 survey, Auburn Crest Hospice received a 5-star rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Auburn Crest Hospice's composite process score is 98.93, above the Idaho state average of 95.18, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Auburn Crest Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its Coeur D'Alene, Idaho office in Kootenai County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Auburn Crest Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality — CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Auburn Crest Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 5, 2008.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up on receiving care, and patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Auburn Crest Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (208) 665-8111 and 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 Auburn Crest Hospice at (208) 665-8111 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, services covered, and how the hospice communicates with families — contact Auburn Crest Hospice at (208) 665-8111 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Auburn Crest Hospice's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131559?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.