Glendive Medical Center Hospice
Glendive, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271517)
CMS process measure: 91.84 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 345-3395 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Glendive Medical Center Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 91.84, which is below the Montana state average of 94.29.
Glendive Medical Center Hospice serves 9 ZIP codes from its office in Glendive, Montana, in Dawson County.
Yes, Glendive Medical Center Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271517, since 1997); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Glendive Medical Center Hospice is a for-profit hospice program based in Glendive, Montana, serving Dawson County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 1997.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means the data has not been made public.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Glendive Medical Center Hospice scored 91.84, compared to a Montana state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 48.1% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 9 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that care is needed; no cost information is provided here beyond that. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and to review the latest figures on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates this data periodically and some measures may change or become available over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Glendive Medical Center Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271517), certified since July 15, 1997. 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 this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable data. This does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 91.84, compared to a Montana state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and notes visits in the last days of life for 48.1% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Glendive Medical Center Hospice serves 9 ZIP codes from its Glendive, Montana location in Dawson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 9 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Glendive Medical Center Hospice is listed as for-profit in CMS records. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 1997, according to CMS records.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines life expectancy is limited. Both focus on comfort and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical attention focused on symptom management and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided. Please contact the hospice at (406) 345-3395 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact the hospice at (406) 345-3395 and verify details 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, the size of the service area, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all information you can review on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice directly at (406) 345-3395.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Glendive Medical Center Hospice (CCN 271517) on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271517?state=MT to review its current published data.
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.