Gunnison Valley Hospice
Gunnison, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461521)
CMS process measure: 98.7 (state average 95.57 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 528-3955 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for Gunnison Valley Hospice, but 84% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 98.70, above the Utah state average of 95.57.
Gunnison Valley Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Gunnison, Utah, located in Sanpete County.
Yes, Gunnison Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461521), certified since April 8, 1999. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gunnison Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Gunnison, Utah, in Sanpete County. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since April 8, 1999 (CCN 461521).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice, but the data show that 84% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Gunnison Valley Hospice, and 82% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family members of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Gunnison Valley Hospice scored 98.70, compared with a Utah state average of 95.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice and notes that 51.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same data vintage.
Gunnison Valley Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 35 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gunnison Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461521), certified since April 8, 1999, 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 reports that 84% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Gunnison Valley Hospice, and 82% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gunnison Valley Hospice scored 98.70 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with a Utah state average of 95.57, putting it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Gunnison Valley Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Gunnison, Utah, in Sanpete County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gunnison Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS publishes this information alongside its quality measures for families to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gunnison Valley Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 8, 1999, 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 focused on comfort for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment; both emphasize quality of life and symptom relief.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients still receive active medical care aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Gunnison Valley Hospice at (435) 528-3955 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Gunnison Valley Hospice at (435) 528-3955 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and the size of its service area — all of which are reported for Gunnison Valley Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gunnison Valley Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461521?state=UT to see its current CMS-reported 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.