Gateway Hospice
Denver, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061617)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (303) 747-6377 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Gateway Hospice, often because of small patient counts in the reporting period. CMS does list a care index score of 9 for this hospice, based on the latest Care Compare data.
Gateway Hospice serves 55 ZIP codes from its Denver, Colorado office in Denver County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Gateway Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 061617, certified since May 21, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gateway Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Denver, Colorado, serving Denver County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 2021 (CCN 061617).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Gateway Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has served too few patients in the survey period for CMS to report reliable figures. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the data is not yet available.
CMS has also not published a composite process measure score or a comparison to the Colorado state average composite score of 96.40 for this hospice. CMS does report a care index score of 9 and notes that 35.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data. Where figures are missing, families should know CMS attributes this to limited data rather than to any known concern.
Gateway Hospice reports serving 55 ZIP codes from its Denver office, indicating a broad regional service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Gateway Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061617) since May 21, 2021, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Gateway Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report — it is not an indicator of poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score or a comparison to the Colorado state average (96.40) for this hospice; it does report a care index score of 9 and that 35.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gateway Hospice serves 55 ZIP codes from its Denver, Colorado office in Denver County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gateway Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gateway Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 2021.
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 for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 abandoning medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The available data does not specify where Gateway Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (303) 747-6377 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Gateway Hospice at (303) 747-6377 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and staffing; contact Gateway Hospice at (303) 747-6377 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Gateway Hospice's official CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061617?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.