Centercare Hospice, Llc
Pueblo, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061554)
CMS process measure: 77.38 (state average 96.4 — below state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (719) 600-3040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 75% would definitely recommend Centercare Hospice, and 76% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 77.38, below the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Centercare Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Pueblo, Colorado office in Pueblo County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Centercare Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 061554, certified since March 1, 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Centercare Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Pueblo, Colorado, serving families in Pueblo County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 2005 (CCN 061554).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 75% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 76% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice separately from these percentages in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered — Centercare Hospice scored 77.38, compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 46.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per available data.
Centercare Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Pueblo office. Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes and does not by itself indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Centercare Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 061554) since March 1, 2005, 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, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Centercare Hospice, and 76% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Centercare Hospice's composite process score is 77.38, compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Centercare Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Pueblo, Colorado office in Pueblo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Centercare Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Centercare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 2005.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Centercare Hospice; contact the hospice at (719) 600-3040 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; contact Centercare Hospice at (719) 600-3040 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how care needs are met, the hospice's CMS quality scores, and service area; contact Centercare Hospice at (719) 600-3040 for specifics and review Medicare Care Compare for published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Centercare Hospice, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061554?state=CO to review its CMS-published quality 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.