Baca County Hospice
Springfield, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061530)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (719) 523-4057 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Baca County Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This often happens with smaller hospices due to low patient survey counts, and does not necessarily indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
Baca County Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Colorado office in Baca County.
Yes, Baca County Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061530, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Baca County Hospice, located in Springfield, Colorado (Baca County), has been Medicare-certified since June 3, 1994, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 061530. The hospice is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type, distinguishing it from typical for-profit or non-profit corporate structures.
According to the most recent CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS Hospice Survey results for this provider — including the family caregiver star rating, the percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage of caregivers rating it 9 or 10 overall. This is often the case for smaller hospices where patient counts are too low to generate a statistically reliable survey sample, and it should not be read as reflecting poor quality of care.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Baca County Hospice, so no comparison to the Colorado state average of 96.40 is currently available. CMS also has not published a care index score or a measure of visits in the last days of life for this hospice.
Baca County Hospice reports serving 6 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Colorado office.
Baca County Hospice is Medicare-certified, meaning the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the official listing for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Baca County Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061530, certified since June 3, 1994), 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 Hospice Survey results for this hospice, including a star rating or percentage who would recommend it, often due to small patient counts; this is not an indicator of 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 Colorado's state average of 96.40 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Baca County Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its office in Springfield, Colorado, in Baca County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Baca County Hospice's ownership type as "Other"; ownership type can relate to organizational structure but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Baca County Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 3, 1994.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care focuses specifically on comfort for patients who have a terminal diagnosis and are no longer pursuing 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Baca County Hospice at (719) 523-4057 or check Medicare Care Compare for details on where care is delivered.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; contact Baca County Hospice directly at (719) 523-4057 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, staffing, services offered, coverage area, and how quickly care can begin; contact Baca County Hospice at (719) 523-4057 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Baca County Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061530?state=CO.
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.