Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice, Llc
Aurora, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061594)
CMS process measure: 98.39 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 93 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (303) 758-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice in Aurora, Colorado has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.39 is above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice serves 93 ZIP codes from its Aurora, Colorado office in Arapahoe County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061594), certified since September 22, 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they qualify.
About this hospice
Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Aurora, Colorado, serving families in Arapahoe County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2016.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among family caregivers surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a defined set of core care processes, Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice scored 98.39, which CMS reports as above the Colorado state average of 96.40. The related care index score, as published by CMS, is 10, and CMS reports that 79.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life.
The hospice reports serving 93 ZIP codes from its Aurora, Colorado office, indicating a fairly broad geographic service area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where CMS has not published a specific measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061594) since September 22, 2016, 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's CAHPS survey gives this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 83% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.39, which is above the Colorado state average of 96.40; CMS also reports 79.7% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data indicates this hospice serves 93 ZIP codes from its Aurora, Colorado office in Arapahoe County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 93 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's worth reviewing the CAHPS ratings and process scores alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2016.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is a specific palliative-focused benefit for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis 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 illness; it does not mean withholding care, medications for symptoms, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (303) 758-2000 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 the hospice at (303) 758-2000 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how consistently the hospice follows recommended care processes, its service area, and how it supports patients and families; contact the hospice at (303) 758-2000 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061594?state=CO to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.