Bear Paw Hospice
Havre, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271516)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 262-1444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Bear Paw Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, on the CMS composite process measure, it scored 100.00 compared with a Montana state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average.
Bear Paw Hospice serves 8 ZIP codes from its Havre, MT office in Hill County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Bear Paw Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 271516, certified since 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Bear Paw Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Havre, Montana, serving Hill County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 12, 1996, meaning it has provided hospice services under federal oversight for many years.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Bear Paw Hospice. This often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — simply that CMS has not released the data.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, Bear Paw Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Montana state average of 94.29 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 57.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the same data set.
Bear Paw Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 8 ZIP codes from its Havre office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Bear Paw Hospice?
Yes, Bear Paw Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271516), certified since December 12, 1996. 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 (star rating or percent recommending) for Bear Paw Hospice, which can happen with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bear Paw Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared with the Montana state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bear Paw Hospice serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Havre, Hill County, Montana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bear Paw Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures are a more direct source of that information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bear Paw Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 12, 1996.
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 are no longer pursuing curative treatment and typically have 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Bear Paw Hospice at (406) 262-1444 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Bear Paw Hospice at (406) 262-1444 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about service area, CMS quality scores, staff availability, and how care is coordinated; contact Bear Paw Hospice at (406) 262-1444 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bear Paw Hospice (CCN 271516) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271516?state=MT to confirm current ratings and details.
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.