Hospice Of Laramie
Laramie, WY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 531509)
CMS process measure: 77.12 (state average 89.78 — below state average)
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (307) 745-9254 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Laramie holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 97% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 77.12, which is below the Wyoming state average of 89.78.
Hospice Of Laramie serves 6 ZIP codes from its Laramie, Wyoming office in Albany County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Of Laramie is Medicare-certified (CCN 531509, since March 7, 1996). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Laramie is a non-profit hospice in Laramie, Wyoming (Albany County), Medicare-certified since March 7, 1996 (CCN 531509). It has served the Medicare hospice benefit population under this certification for many years.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey on Medicare Care Compare, Hospice Of Laramie earned a 5-star caregiver rating. Ninety-seven percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 97% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families who worked with this hospice's care team.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Hospice Of Laramie scored 77.12, compared to the Wyoming state average of 89.78 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 89.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published Care Compare data.
Hospice Of Laramie's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 6 ZIP codes from its Laramie office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are available here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Laramie is Medicare-certified (CCN 531509) since March 7, 1996, 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?
Family caregivers gave Hospice Of Laramie a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 97% saying they would definitely recommend it and 97% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 77.12, compared to the Wyoming state average of 89.78, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and 89.0% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare lists Hospice Of Laramie as serving 6 ZIP codes from its Laramie, Wyoming office in Albany County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Laramie is organized as a non-profit; ownership type is one factor among several, alongside caregiver ratings and quality measures, that families may want to consider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 7, 1996.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Hospice Of Laramie at (307) 745-9254 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; contact Hospice Of Laramie directly at (307) 745-9254 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, what areas are served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all information you can review on Medicare Care Compare and confirm by calling the hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Laramie (CCN 531509) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/531509?state=WY to review its current 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.