Canyon Hospice
Murray, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461600)
CMS process measure: 98.39 (state average 95.57 — above state average)
Serves: 112 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (385) 297-9500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Canyon Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.39 is above the Utah state average of 95.57.
Canyon Hospice serves 112 ZIP codes from its Murray, Utah office in Salt Lake County. This reflects the area CMS lists as its certified service area based on Care Compare data.
Yes, Canyon Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 461600, certified since April 15, 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Canyon Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Murray, Utah and the surrounding Salt Lake County area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 15, 2013 (CCN 461600).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Canyon Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Canyon Hospice scored 98.39, above the Utah state average of 95.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 93.5% of patients had visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data vintage.
Canyon Hospice's certified service area covers 112 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad geographic reach from its Murray office.
Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission often reflects small patient counts used in CMS reporting thresholds rather than any indication of care quality, and should not be read as a negative finding.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Canyon Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461600) since April 15, 2013, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Canyon Hospice and 87% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Canyon Hospice's composite process score is 98.39, above the Utah state average of 95.57, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Canyon Hospice, based in Murray, Utah (Salt Lake County), serves 112 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 112 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Canyon Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Canyon Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 15, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with 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 underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for Canyon Hospice; contact the hospice at (385) 297-9500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Canyon Hospice directly at (385) 297-9500 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; Canyon Hospice can be reached at (385) 297-9500 for specifics beyond CMS-reported data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Canyon Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461600?state=UT.
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.