Hands Of Hope Hospice
Idaho Falls, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131547)
CMS process measure: 88.37 (state average 95.18 — below state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 523-7441 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 81% would definitely recommend Hands Of Hope Hospice, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. Its CMS composite process score of 88.37 is below the Idaho state average of 95.18.
Hands Of Hope Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its Idaho Falls, Idaho office, located in Bonneville County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Hands Of Hope Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131547), certified since 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hands Of Hope Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving Bonneville County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since March 15, 2005 (CCN 131547).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 81% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur due to small patient survey counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Hands Of Hope Hospice scored 88.37, which falls below the Idaho state average of 95.18. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, based on CMS's published methodology. CMS also reports that 51.2% of patients received visits in the final days of life, and a care index score of 8 has been published for this provider.
Hands Of Hope Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its Idaho Falls office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hands Of Hope Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131547) since March 15, 2005, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 88.37, which is below the Idaho state average of 95.18, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hands Of Hope Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its Idaho Falls office in Bonneville County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 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 by itself determine quality, but families may wish to consider it alongside the CMS quality measures listed here.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 15, 2005.
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 pursuing curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Hands Of Hope Hospice at (208) 523-7441 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Hands Of Hope Hospice directly at (208) 523-7441 to learn about their intake process, and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and what areas it serves — all figures discussed here are drawn from CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hands Of Hope Hospice (CCN 131547) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131547?state=ID to confirm current 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.