Canyon Home Care & Hospice
Denver, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061608)
CMS process measure: 98.82 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 102 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (303) 940-2495 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 81% would definitely recommend Canyon Home Care & Hospice, and its CMS composite process score of 98.82 is above the Colorado state average of 96.40. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Canyon Home Care & Hospice serves 102 ZIP codes from its office in Denver, Colorado, in Denver County.
Yes, Canyon Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061608, since January 30, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Canyon Home Care & Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Denver, Colorado, serving Denver County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since January 30, 2019 (CCN 061608).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 81% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% rated their overall experience of care as a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen due to small patient counts; this should not be interpreted as a reflection of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Canyon Home Care & Hospice scored 98.82, compared to the Colorado state average of 96.40 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 87.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a measure sometimes referred to as the care index.
Canyon Home Care & Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 102 ZIP codes from its Denver 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 Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Canyon Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061608) since January 30, 2019, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% rated their overall care experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.82, above the Colorado state average of 96.40. CMS also reports that 87.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 102 ZIP codes from its Denver, Colorado office in Denver County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 102 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Canyon Home Care & Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS survey and process measures offer more direct insight into care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 30, 2019.
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 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data. Please contact Canyon Home Care & Hospice at (303) 940-2495 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 Canyon Home Care & Hospice at (303) 940-2495 for guidance and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm any remaining details by calling (303) 940-2495.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Canyon Home Care & Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061608?state=CO to confirm current CMS data.
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.