Cns Community Hospice
West Valley City, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461500)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.57 — above state average)
Serves: 96 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (801) 233-6100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CNS Community Hospice has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Utah state average of 95.57.
CNS Community Hospice serves 96 ZIP codes from its office in West Valley City, Utah, in Salt Lake County.
Yes, CNS Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461500, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
CNS Community Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in West Valley City, Utah, serving families in Salt Lake County and the surrounding region. The hospice is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since December 15, 1988.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, CNS Community Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Utah state average of 95.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 68.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a specific measure within the broader quality data set.
CNS Community Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 96 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its West Valley City office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of the quality of care provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. CNS Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461500), certified since December 15, 1988, 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 survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
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.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 96 ZIP codes from its West Valley City, Utah office in Salt Lake County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 96 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can be a factor families consider, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 15, 1988.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
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 on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact CNS Community Hospice at (801) 233-6100 or 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 CNS Community Hospice at (801) 233-6100 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CNS Community Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461500?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.