Hestia Home Advantage
Missoula, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271538)
CMS process measure: 91.43 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 540-4302 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 88% would definitely recommend Hestia Home Advantage, and 87% rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. Its CMS composite process score of 91.43 is below the Montana state average of 94.29.
Hestia Home Advantage serves 23 ZIP codes from its Missoula, Montana office in Missoula County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hestia Home Advantage is Medicare-certified (CCN 271538, since September 16, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hestia Home Advantage is a for-profit hospice provider based in Missoula, Montana, serving Missoula County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2020 (CCN 271538).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 88% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Hestia Home Advantage scored 91.43, which falls below the Montana state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 64.8% of patients, according to the same dataset. 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.
Hestia Home Advantage's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 23 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting period; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hestia Home Advantage is Medicare-certified (CCN 271538) as of September 16, 2020, 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 CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated the care a 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 91.43, compared to a Montana state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Hestia Home Advantage serves 23 ZIP codes from its Missoula, Montana office in Missoula 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?
Hestia Home Advantage is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed as part of CMS's public data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2020.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hestia Home Advantage at (406) 540-4302 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe intake steps; please contact Hestia Home Advantage directly at (406) 540-4302 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures compared to the state average, the size of the service area, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reflected in the CMS data for Hestia Home Advantage.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hestia Home Advantage (CCN 271538) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271538?state=MT 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.