Bristol Hospice - Noco
Frederick, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061561)
CMS process measure: 99.57 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (970) 618-8378 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bristol Hospice - Noco received 3 out of 5 stars from family caregivers in the CMS survey, with 81% saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.57 is above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Bristol Hospice - Noco serves 62 ZIP codes from its Frederick, Colorado office in Weld County.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Noco is Medicare-certified (CCN 061561, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - Noco is a non-profit hospice provider based in Frederick, Colorado, serving families in Weld County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 2007.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Bristol Hospice - Noco received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Bristol Hospice - Noco scored 99.57, which is above the Colorado state average of 96.40. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 63.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 62 ZIP codes reachable from its Frederick, Colorado office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often due to small patient counts, and this hospice's profile does not have any such gaps noted above.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Noco is Medicare-certified, with certification dating back to January 19, 2007. 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 survey, this hospice received a 3-star rating, with 81% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating their overall experience a 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 99.57, which is above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Bristol Hospice - Noco serves 62 ZIP codes from its Frederick, Colorado office in Weld County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bristol Hospice - Noco is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but CMS makes it public so families can consider it alongside other measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 2007.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Bristol Hospice - Noco at (970) 618-8378 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps; please contact Bristol Hospice - Noco directly at (970) 618-8378 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and the size of its service area — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice - Noco directly using its CMS Certification Number 061561 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061561?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.