Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho
Pocatello, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131550)
CMS process measure: 98.97 (state average 95.18 — above state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 637-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho received a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 86% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 98.97 is above the Idaho state average of 95.18.
Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho serves 51 ZIP codes from its Pocatello, Idaho office in Bannock County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho is Medicare-certified, with CCN 131550, certified since March 27, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho is a for-profit hospice based in Pocatello, Idaho, in Bannock County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 27, 2006, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 131550.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey rated this hospice 4 stars overall. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 84% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 98.97, compared to the Idaho state average of 95.18 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 72.7% of patients received visits from staff in their last days of life, per the published data.
Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its Pocatello office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts, not necessarily because of any quality concern. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost figures are provided here. Families should contact the hospice directly or review Medicare Care Compare for further details, as no staffing or facility information beyond what is stated here is available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho is Medicare-certified (CCN 131550) since March 27, 2006, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.97, compared to the Idaho state average of 95.18, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its Pocatello, Idaho office in Bannock County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 27, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho at (208) 637-1100 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; please contact the hospice directly at (208) 637-1100 to learn about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact (208) 637-1100 for specifics about this hospice, and review its Medicare Care Compare listing for published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's published data for Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131550?state=ID.
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.