Headwaters Hospice And Palliative Care, Llc
Helena, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271542)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 422-0114 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey said they would definitely recommend Headwaters Hospice 80% of the time, and 79% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a composite process score comparison against the Montana state average for this hospice.
Headwaters Hospice And Palliative Care serves 7 ZIP codes from its Helena, Montana office in Lewis and Clark County.
Yes, Headwaters Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 271542, certified since December 17, 2023; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Headwaters Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Helena, Montana and the surrounding Lewis and Clark County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 2023.
Family caregiver feedback comes from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Among caregivers who responded, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which is often due to small patient survey counts rather than any indication of quality.
On CMS quality process measures, this hospice's care index score is listed at 9. CMS has not reported a comparison of this hospice's composite process score against the Montana state average (94.29) for this listing — again, this may reflect limited data rather than performance. Ownership type has not been provided in the available CMS data for this listing.
Headwaters Hospice serves a service area covering 7 ZIP codes from its Helena, MT office. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Headwaters Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 271542, since December 17, 2023), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 80% of responding caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice, but has not reported a composite process score comparison against the Montana state average of 94.29 for this listing.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 7 ZIP codes from its office in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not include the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (406) 422-0114 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 2023, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive medications and treatments aimed at managing symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (406) 422-0114 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact the hospice at (406) 422-0114 and verify 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, ZIP codes served, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which can be checked on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (406) 422-0114.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Headwaters Hospice And Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271542?state=MT using CCN 271542.
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.