Brighton Hospice Colorado, Llc
Denver, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061613)
CMS process measure: 97.96 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (720) 536-5060 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brighton Hospice Colorado has a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it, according to CMS Care Compare data. Its composite process-of-care score of 97.96 is above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Brighton Hospice Colorado serves 97 ZIP codes from its Denver, Colorado office in Denver County, according to CMS Care Compare data. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Brighton Hospice Colorado is Medicare-certified (CCN 061613, certified since September 28, 2020). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Brighton Hospice Colorado, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Denver, Colorado, Medicare-certified since September 28, 2020 (CCN 061613). It serves families across a wide area, covering 97 ZIP codes from its Denver office in Denver County.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Brighton Hospice Colorado scored 97.96, which is above the Colorado state average of 96.40. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 76.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published Care Compare data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that general fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families are encouraged to confirm the most current figures directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice for any details not captured by CMS's published measures, such as specific services, staffing, or how care is delivered.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Brighton Hospice Colorado, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 061613), certified since September 28, 2020. 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 Care Compare data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 97.96, above the Colorado state average of 96.40, and CMS lists a care index score of 10, with 76.0% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 97 ZIP codes from its Denver, Colorado office in Denver County, per CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 97 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Brighton Hospice Colorado, LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality data can help families compare hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 28, 2020.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped 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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Brighton Hospice Colorado at (720) 536-5060 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; contact Brighton Hospice Colorado at (720) 536-5060 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's scores compare to the state average, what areas it serves, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which can be checked on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Brighton Hospice Colorado, LLC (CCN 061613) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061613?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.