Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061553)
CMS process measure: 99.82 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (719) 226-0091 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.82 is above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs serves 59 ZIP codes from its Colorado Springs, CO office in El Paso County.
Yes, Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs is Medicare-certified (CCN 061553, since 2004); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. It has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2004, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of caregivers surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.82, compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 65.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
This hospice reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its Colorado Springs office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs is Medicare-certified (CCN 061553) since April 16, 2004, 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 CAHPS survey data shows an overall rating of 3 stars, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice 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 99.82, compared to the Colorado state average of 96.40, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its Colorado Springs, El Paso County office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, which is better assessed through CAHPS survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2004.
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 for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (719) 226-0091 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; please contact the hospice at (719) 226-0091 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and what areas it serves — 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 view official CMS data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061553?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.