Horizon Hospice
Meridian, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131520)
CMS process measure: 99.1 (state average 95.18 — above state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 888-7877 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Horizon Hospice holds a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.10 is above the Idaho state average of 95.18.
Horizon Hospice serves 58 ZIP codes from its Meridian, Idaho office in Ada County. Families in that broader area can contact the hospice to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Horizon Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131520, since 1995). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Horizon Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Meridian, Idaho, serving families in Ada County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 1995 (CCN 131520).
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey data, Horizon Hospice earned a 4-star rating. Among surveyed family caregivers, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Horizon Hospice scored 99.10, compared with a state average of 95.18 for Idaho. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 45.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per published data.
Horizon Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 58 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than an indicator of quality. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare listing directly and contact Horizon Hospice for further details about their specific situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Horizon Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131520) since May 8, 1995, 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, Horizon Hospice received a 4-star rating, with 89% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Horizon Hospice's CMS composite process score is 99.10, which is above Idaho's state average of 95.18.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Horizon Hospice, based in Meridian, Idaho (Ada County), serves 58 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Horizon Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality; the CAHPS survey results and CMS quality measures give a more direct picture of caregiver experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Horizon Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 1995.
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 certifies 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; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention — hospice teams continue to provide medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data doesn't specify care settings for Horizon Hospice; contact the hospice at (208) 888-7877 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact Horizon Hospice directly at (208) 888-7877 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS ratings, CMS quality measures, service area coverage, and how care needs would be met; Horizon Hospice can be reached at (208) 888-7877 to discuss specifics, and CMS Care Compare offers published comparison data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Horizon Hospice (CCN 131520) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131520?state=ID to review its current published ratings and measures.
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.