Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care, Llc
Centennial, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061600)
CMS process measure: 95.56 (state average 96.4 — at state average)
Serves: 78 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (303) 727-5709 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 73% would definitely recommend Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care, and 70% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 95.56, which is at the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care serves 78 ZIP codes from its office in Centennial, Colorado, in Arapahoe County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 061600, certified since 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that hospice care is appropriate.
About this hospice
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Centennial, Colorado, serving families in Arapahoe County and the surrounding area. The hospice is categorized under 'Other' ownership and has been Medicare-certified since May 2, 2017, according to CMS Care Compare records.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 73% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 70% rated their overall experience with the hospice at 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers key care processes, this hospice scored 95.56, which CMS classifies as being at the state average compared to Colorado's average score of 96.40. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 63.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 78 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that hospice services are appropriate; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061600), certified since May 2017. 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, 73% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 70% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 95.56, which CMS classifies as at the Colorado state average of 96.40.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 78 ZIP codes from its office in Centennial, Colorado, in Arapahoe County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 78 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as 'Other.' Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but families can ask the hospice directly about its organizational structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 2, 2017, according to CMS records.
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 generally for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (303) 727-5709 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice at (303) 727-5709 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, availability of staff, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports caregivers — the hospice can be reached at (303) 727-5709 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice by its CCN, 061600, or by name at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061600?state=CO.
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.