Hospice Of Spokane
Spokane, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501503)
CMS process measure: 98.76 (state average 98.45 — at state average)
Serves: 82 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (509) 456-0438 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Spokane has a CAHPS family-caregiver rating of 4 stars, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.76 is at the Washington state average of 98.45.
Hospice Of Spokane serves 82 ZIP codes from its office in Spokane, Washington, in Spokane county.
Yes, Hospice Of Spokane is Medicare-certified (CCN 501503, since 1984); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Spokane is a non-profit hospice serving Spokane, Washington and the surrounding county, Medicare-certified since March 24, 1984. According to CMS Care Compare data, families have relied on this hospice for care coordination for four decades.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Hospice Of Spokane received an overall rating of 4 stars. Eighty-nine percent of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85 percent rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported directly by families of patients who received care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which tracks whether core elements of hospice care were consistently delivered, Hospice Of Spokane scored 98.76, compared to a Washington state average of 98.45 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 54.2% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Hospice Of Spokane's service area, per CMS data, spans 82 ZIP codes from its Spokane office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated in future CMS reporting cycles. If any additional quality measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than an indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Spokane is Medicare-certified (CCN 501503) since March 24, 1984, 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, Hospice Of Spokane earned an overall rating of 4 stars, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating the care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.76, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Washington's average of 98.45.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of Spokane serves 82 ZIP codes from its office in Spokane, Spokane county, Washington.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 82 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Spokane is a non-profit organization; ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 24, 1984.
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 focused 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Hospice Of Spokane at (509) 456-0438 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact Hospice Of Spokane at (509) 456-0438 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for anything else, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Spokane (CCN 501503) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501503?state=WA to confirm current CMS 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.