Central Valley Hospice
Nephi, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461526)
CMS process measure: 78.79 (state average 95.57 — below state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 623-3050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Central Valley Hospice. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 78.79, which is below the Utah state average of 95.57.
Central Valley Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Nephi, Utah office in Juab County.
Yes, Central Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461526, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Central Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Nephi, Utah, serving Juab County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 13, 2003, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 461526.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This is often the case for smaller hospices where CMS does not publish figures due to limited patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been released.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Central Valley Hospice scored 78.79, compared to a Utah state average of 95.57, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 76.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recently published Care Compare data.
Central Valley Hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 13 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as data is updated periodically and vintage may affect exact numbers.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Central Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461526) since May 13, 2003, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Central Valley Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Central Valley Hospice scored 78.79 on the CMS composite process measure, below the Utah state average of 95.57. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and notes 76.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Central Valley Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Nephi, Utah location in Juab County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Central Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality of care, but it can be useful context when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Central Valley Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 13, 2003.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped seeking a cure and are typically in the last months of life.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care, attention, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care locations for Central Valley Hospice; contact them at (435) 623-3050 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Central Valley Hospice at (435) 623-3050 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered here where CMS has published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Central Valley Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461526?state=UT to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.