Horizon Hospice Specialists - Sg
St George, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461543)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 688-9202 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Horizon Hospice Specialists - Sg in St George, UT, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliable figures. This does not mean the hospice provides poor care — it simply means the data is not yet available on Medicare Care Compare.
Horizon Hospice Specialists - Sg serves 5 ZIP codes from its St George, UT office in Washington County.
Yes, Horizon Hospice Specialists - Sg is Medicare-certified (CCN 461543, since December 2004), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further cost details are provided here.
About this hospice
Horizon Hospice Specialists - Sg is a for-profit hospice serving St George, Utah and the surrounding Washington County area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 2004 (CCN 461543), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for approximately two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregiver survey (CAHPS) results — including a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend this hospice, and percentage of caregivers rating it 9 or 10 out of 10 — have not been published for this hospice. CMS often does not publish these figures when a hospice has served too few patients during the survey period to produce a reliable result; this is not an indication of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Utah state average of 95.57 can be made at this time (the state average reflects CMS Care Compare data, vintage as provided).
Horizon Hospice Specialists - Sg reports serving 5 ZIP codes from its St George office in Washington County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost figures are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Horizon Hospice Specialists - Sg is Medicare-certified (CCN 461543) since December 2, 2004, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Utah state average of 95.57 is available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 5 ZIP codes from its St George, UT office in Washington 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?
Horizon Hospice Specialists - Sg is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is a factor some families consider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 2004, about two decades.
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 terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (435) 688-9202 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice at (435) 688-9202 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the hospice's CMS quality data, staffing, services offered, and service area; you can also review this hospice's full profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Horizon Hospice Specialists - Sg directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461543?state=UT.
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.