Horizon Hospice Specialists
Murray, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461512)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (801) 870-4671 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results—such as a star rating or percent who would recommend—for Horizon Hospice Specialists. CMS does report a care index score of 9 and notes that the state's average composite process score is 95.57, though a direct comparison for this hospice is listed as not reported.
Horizon Hospice Specialists serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Murray, Utah, in Salt Lake County.
Yes, Horizon Hospice Specialists is Medicare-certified (CCN 461512, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Horizon Hospice Specialists is a for-profit hospice based in Murray, Utah, serving Salt Lake County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 6, 1996 (CCN 461512), and currently serves 25 ZIP codes from its Murray office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Horizon Hospice Specialists does not have a published CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10. CMS has not published these figures for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
CMS reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 71.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life. The state average composite process score for Utah is 95.57; CMS's comparison for this hospice against the state average is listed as "not reported," so no direct comparison can be made from the available data.
Families considering hospice care should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This profile does not include cost information beyond that basic fact, and it does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, since CMS data provided here does not include those details. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Horizon Hospice Specialists is Medicare-certified (CCN 461512), certified since November 6, 1996, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for this hospice; this is often due to small patient counts rather than a reflection of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 71.4% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life; a direct comparison of this hospice's composite process score to Utah's state average of 95.57 is listed as not reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Horizon Hospice Specialists serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Murray, Utah, in Salt Lake County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Horizon Hospice Specialists is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 6, 1996.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for a life-limiting illness.
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 on care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Horizon Hospice Specialists at (801) 870-4671 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; contact Horizon Hospice Specialists at (801) 870-4671 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, availability of staff, and CMS quality measures; contact Horizon Hospice Specialists at (801) 870-4671 for specifics not covered by this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Horizon Hospice Specialists (CCN 461512) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461512?state=UT to review CMS's current published 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.