Cns Community Hospice - St George
St George, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461584)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.57 — above state average)
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 652-9077 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for CNS Community Hospice - St George, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its composite process score is 100.00, above the Utah state average of 95.57.
CNS Community Hospice - St George serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in St George, Utah, in Washington County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, CNS Community Hospice - St George is Medicare-certified (CCN 461584, since 2011). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
CNS Community Hospice - St George is a Medicare-certified hospice located in St George, Washington County, Utah. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has an ownership classification of "Other" and has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 2011.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and does not imply anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Utah state average of 95.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 93.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS Care Compare data.
CNS Community Hospice - St George serves a service area covering 8 ZIP codes from its St George office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are available here. Families are encouraged to review the source data directly and to contact the hospice for any details not captured in CMS's published figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. CNS Community Hospice - St George is Medicare-certified (CCN 461584), certified since April 14, 2011, 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 or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Utah state average of 95.57, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 93.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in St George, Washington County, Utah, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures and CAHPS results are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 2011.
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 typically for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical support or symptom management.
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 CNS Community Hospice - St George at (435) 652-9077 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice at (435) 652-9077 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage areas, staff availability, and CMS quality measures; contact the hospice at (435) 652-9077 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up CNS Community Hospice - St George directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461584?state=UT to confirm current CMS-published 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.