Dignity Hospice Of Utah
American Fork, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461601)
CMS process measure: 79.37 (state average 95.57 — below state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (801) 492-4892 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 88% would definitely recommend Dignity Hospice Of Utah, and 88% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 79.37 compared with a Utah state average of 95.57, placing it below the state average.
Dignity Hospice Of Utah serves 71 ZIP codes from its American Fork, Utah office, located in Utah County.
Yes, Dignity Hospice Of Utah is Medicare-certified, with CCN 461601, certified since 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dignity Hospice Of Utah is a for-profit hospice based in American Fork, Utah, serving families in Utah County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 2013.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice, though the available data show that 88% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients served by this hospice, as recorded by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a defined set of care processes, Dignity Hospice Of Utah scored 79.37, compared with a Utah state average of 95.57 — placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 87.2% of patients received visits during the last days of life, and a care index score of 8. If any measure is not shown here, that means CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts, not because of poor quality.
Dignity Hospice Of Utah reports serving 71 ZIP codes from its American Fork office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Dignity Hospice Of Utah is Medicare-certified (CCN 461601) since May 5, 2013, 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, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Dignity Hospice Of Utah scored 79.37 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with a Utah state average of 95.57, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 71 ZIP codes from its American Fork, Utah office in Utah County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Dignity Hospice Of Utah is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are separate indicators worth reviewing.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 2013, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 data set does not specify where Dignity Hospice Of Utah provides care; please contact the hospice at (801) 492-4892 and 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 Dignity Hospice Of Utah at (801) 492-4892 for details and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the service area, all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare; contact (801) 492-4892 for further questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Dignity Hospice Of Utah using CCN 461601 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461601?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.