Health Watch Hospice Of Utah Inc
Orem, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461602)
CMS process measure: 96.67 (state average 95.57 — above state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (801) 602-7830 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Health Watch Hospice Of Utah Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 96.67 is above the Utah state average of 95.57.
Health Watch Hospice Of Utah Inc serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Orem, Utah, in Utah County.
Yes, Health Watch Hospice Of Utah Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 461602, since March 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Health Watch Hospice Of Utah Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Orem, Utah, serving families in Utah County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 461602.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Health Watch Hospice Of Utah Inc has not had CAHPS family caregiver survey results published, so no star rating or percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or who rated it 9-10, is available. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Health Watch Hospice Of Utah Inc scored 96.67, compared to a Utah state average of 95.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 83.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
The hospice's service area extends to 23 ZIP codes from its Orem office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures in this listing come directly from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's most recent publication vintage. Families should contact the hospice directly or consult Care Compare for further details on services and eligibility.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Health Watch Hospice Of Utah Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 461602) as of March 5, 2014, 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 this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.67, above the Utah state average of 95.57, and CMS reports 83.9% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Health Watch Hospice Of Utah Inc serves 23 ZIP codes from its Orem, Utah office in Utah County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 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 is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 2014.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have generally stopped seeking curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No, hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other health issues unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (801) 602-7830 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Health Watch Hospice Of Utah Inc directly at (801) 602-7830 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how to begin care; you can review CMS's published data at the Care Compare link and confirm remaining details by calling (801) 602-7830.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review official CMS data for Health Watch Hospice Of Utah Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461602?state=UT.
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.