First Choice Home Health & Hospice
Boise, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131563)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.18 — above state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 322-4663 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
First Choice Home Health & Hospice in Boise, ID received a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Idaho state average of 95.18.
First Choice Home Health & Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Boise, Idaho office in Ada County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, First Choice Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131563, since 2010); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further cost details are provided beyond this coverage fact.
About this hospice
First Choice Home Health & Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Boise, Idaho, serving Ada County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2010, with CCN 131563.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, First Choice Home Health & Hospice scored 100.00, placing it above the Idaho state average of 95.18. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and data show 59.0% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, per the published figures.
First Choice Home Health & Hospice reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Boise, Idaho office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information beyond that is provided here. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current vintage. Where a measure is not mentioned above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient survey counts rather than an indicator of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, First Choice Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131563), certified since July 15, 2010. 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% 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, which is above the Idaho state average of 95.18, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
First Choice Home Health & Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Boise, Idaho office in Ada County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2010.
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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean abandoning medical support, as hospice teams continue to manage symptoms and provide care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact First Choice Home Health & Hospice at (208) 322-4663 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care, contact First Choice Home Health & Hospice directly at (208) 322-4663 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact First Choice Home Health & Hospice at (208) 322-4663 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up First Choice Home Health & Hospice on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131563?state=ID to review its current published ratings and measures.
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.