Homestead Home Health & Hospice Llc
Rexburg, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131579)
CMS process measure: 94.34 (state average 95.18 — at state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 497-7384 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 88% would definitely recommend Homestead Home Health & Hospice, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 94.34 is about at the Idaho state average of 95.18.
Homestead Home Health & Hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Rexburg, Idaho, in Madison County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Homestead Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 131579, certified since 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Homestead Home Health & Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Rexburg, Idaho, serving Madison County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 7, 2017.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 88% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, so families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current star rating, if available.
On CMS's quality composite process measure, Homestead Home Health & Hospice scored 94.34, compared to the Idaho state average of 95.18 — CMS describes this as at the state average. CMS also reports that 61.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the data supplied. A care index score of 9 was also reported.
The agency's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 20 ZIP codes from its Rexburg office. Hospice care for eligible Medicare patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Homestead Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131579), certified since September 7, 2017. 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, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% 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 94.34, which CMS describes as at the Idaho state average of 95.18.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Rexburg, Idaho, in Madison County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Homestead Home Health & Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care — CMS quality and survey measures are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 7, 2017.
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 focused on comfort for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (208) 497-7384 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 the hospice at (208) 497-7384 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measures compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how care is provided — contact the hospice at (208) 497-7384 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Homestead Home Health & Hospice using CCN 131579 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131579?state=ID.
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.