Help For Health Hospice
Riverton, WY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 531523)
CMS process measure: 78.43 (state average 89.78 — below state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (307) 856-1206 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey reported that 91% would definitely recommend Help For Health Hospice, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10. Its composite process measure score of 78.43 is below the Wyoming state average of 89.78, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Help For Health Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Riverton, Wyoming office in Fremont County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Help For Health Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 531523, certified since July 20, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Help For Health Hospice is a for-profit, Medicare-certified hospice based in Riverton, Wyoming, serving families in Fremont County. It has been certified by Medicare since July 20, 2009, and today serves 13 ZIP codes from its Riverton office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 91% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when survey response counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Help For Health Hospice scored 78.43, compared with a Wyoming state average of 89.78 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and that 27.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the published data.
These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available to this directory; families should confirm current figures directly with CMS Care Compare or the hospice. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as that information was not included in the source data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Help For Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 531523), certified since July 20, 2009. 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 78.43, compared with a Wyoming state average of 89.78, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Help For Health Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Riverton, Wyoming location in Fremont County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Help For Health Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results give a more direct picture.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 2009.
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 specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions, and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Help For Health Hospice at (307) 856-1206 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Help For Health Hospice at (307) 856-1206 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how to begin care; you can review these details for Help For Health Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (307) 856-1206.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Help For Health Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/531523?state=WY to confirm current CMS 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.