Big Sky Hospice
Missoula, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271525)
CMS process measure: 98.83 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 543-4408 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Big Sky Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.83 is above the Montana state average of 94.29.
Big Sky Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its Missoula, Montana office in Missoula County.
Yes, Big Sky Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 271525, certified since 2002; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Big Sky Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Missoula, Montana, serving families in Missoula County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2002, and is organized under an ownership type CMS classifies as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Big Sky Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Big Sky Hospice scored 98.83, which is above the Montana state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 62.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data vintage.
Big Sky Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 29 ZIP codes from its Missoula office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available for this hospice. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Big Sky Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271525) since September 13, 2002, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Big Sky Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 85% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Big Sky Hospice's composite process score is 98.83, above the Montana state average of 94.29, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Big Sky Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Big Sky Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS's published quality data lets you compare performance regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Big Sky Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2002.
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 have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up medical care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Big Sky Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (406) 543-4408 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Big Sky Hospice directly at (406) 543-4408 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and its service area — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Big Sky Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271525?state=MT.
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.