Holy Rosary Hospice
Miles City, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271519)
CMS process measure: 79.63 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 233-3810 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
According to the CMS CAHPS survey, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Holy Rosary Hospice, and its composite process score of 79.63 is below the Montana state average of 94.29. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Holy Rosary Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Miles City, Montana office in Custer County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Holy Rosary Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271519), certified since 1998. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Holy Rosary Hospice is a non-profit, Medicare-certified hospice based in Miles City, Montana, serving families in Custer County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 1998, according to CMS Care Compare records.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 94% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs key care processes, Holy Rosary Hospice scored 79.63, compared with the Montana state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 81.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset; where a measure is missing or limited, that most often reflects small patient counts rather than an indication of poor quality.
Holy Rosary Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Miles City, Montana office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that care is appropriate; no cost details beyond that are included here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the listing on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Holy Rosary Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271519), certified since August 20, 1998, 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 survey, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Holy Rosary Hospice, and 92% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 79.63, compared with the Montana state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and 81.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Holy Rosary Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Miles City, Montana location in Custer County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 5 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Holy Rosary Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type can influence organizational priorities, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 1998, according to CMS Care Compare records.
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 life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care toward 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 other conditions and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Holy Rosary Hospice at (406) 233-3810 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 Holy Rosary Hospice at (406) 233-3810 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contacting Holy Rosary Hospice at (406) 233-3810 and reviewing Medicare Care Compare can help answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Holy Rosary Hospice (CCN 271519) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271519?state=MT 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.