Hospice Of Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131538)
CMS process measure: 84.71 (state average 95.18 — below state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 529-0342 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Hospice Of Eastern Idaho would definitely be recommended 97% of the time, with 90% giving it a 9 or 10 out of 10 rating. On CMS's composite process measure it scored 84.71, which is below the Idaho state average of 95.18.
Hospice Of Eastern Idaho serves 19 ZIP codes from its Idaho Falls, Idaho office in Bonneville County.
Yes, Hospice Of Eastern Idaho is Medicare-certified (CCN 131538, since August 1, 2000); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Eastern Idaho is a for-profit hospice serving the Idaho Falls area from its office in Bonneville County, Idaho. It has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 2000 (CCN 131538). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 97% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure in this data set, though the recommendation and rating percentages give a picture of family caregiver experience.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Hospice Of Eastern Idaho scored 84.71, which falls below the Idaho state average of 95.18. This measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended clinical processes; CMS also reports that 60.5% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, and a care index score of 10 was reported for this hospice.
Hospice Of Eastern Idaho reports serving 19 ZIP codes from its Idaho Falls, Idaho office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Eastern Idaho is Medicare-certified (CCN 131538) since August 1, 2000, 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 Hospice Survey, 97% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 84.71 on CMS's composite process measure, which is below the Idaho state average of 95.18. CMS also reports 60.5% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life and a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of Eastern Idaho reports serving 19 ZIP codes from its Idaho Falls, Idaho location in Bonneville County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are a more direct indicator.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 2000.
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 generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing 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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Hospice Of Eastern Idaho at (208) 529-0342 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Hospice Of Eastern Idaho directly at (208) 529-0342 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask Hospice Of Eastern Idaho directly at (208) 529-0342 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Eastern Idaho (CCN 131538) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131538?state=ID to confirm current figures.
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.