Heart 'N Home Hospice
Lewiston, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131528)
CMS process measure: 99.26 (state average 95.18 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 799-5275 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heart 'N Home Hospice has earned a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 99.26 is above the Idaho state average of 95.18.
Heart 'N Home Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Lewiston, Idaho, in Nez Perce County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Heart 'N Home Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 131528, certified since 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies that care is appropriate.
About this hospice
Heart 'N Home Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Lewiston, Idaho, serving families in Nez Perce County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 1996.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Heart 'N Home Hospice received a 5-star caregiver rating. Ninety-two percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a core set of recommended care processes, Heart 'N Home Hospice scored 99.26, above the Idaho state average of 95.18. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 69.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on available claims data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Heart 'N Home Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 28 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart 'N Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131528) since September 25, 1996, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives Heart 'N Home Hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.26, above the Idaho state average of 95.18, and CMS lists a care index score of 10, with 69.8% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Heart 'N Home Hospice, located in Lewiston, Idaho (Nez Perce County), serves 28 ZIP codes according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heart 'N Home Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures reflect actual reported performance regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 1996.
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 believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other 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 Heart 'N Home Hospice at (208) 799-5275 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Heart 'N Home Hospice directly at (208) 799-5275 to discuss eligibility and next steps.
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 Heart 'N Home Hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (208) 799-5275 for anything not listed there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heart 'N Home Hospice (CCN 131528) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131528?state=ID to confirm current ratings and details.
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.