Hospice Of Sweetwater County
Rock Springs, WY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 531500)
CMS process measure: 96.33 (state average 89.78 — above state average)
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (307) 362-1990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they were positive about Hospice Of Sweetwater County, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 96.33 is above the Wyoming state average of 89.78.
Hospice Of Sweetwater County serves 11 ZIP codes from its Rock Springs, WY office in Sweetwater County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Of Sweetwater County is Medicare-certified, with CCN 531500, certified since 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Sweetwater County is a non-profit hospice based in Rock Springs, Wyoming, serving families in Sweetwater County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 1987, meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for well over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 91% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available here, so families should refer to Care Compare directly for the most current star display.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 96.33, above the Wyoming state average of 89.78. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 70.9% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the data provided.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 11 ZIP codes surrounding Rock Springs.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current information, as some measures may be unpublished for hospices with small patient counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Sweetwater County is Medicare-certified (CCN 531500) since August 18, 1987, 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, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated 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 96.33, which is above the Wyoming state average of 89.78, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its Rock Springs, Wyoming office in Sweetwater County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Sweetwater County is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it can be a factor families weigh alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 1987.
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 for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Of Sweetwater County at (307) 362-1990 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact the hospice directly at (307) 362-1990 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and its service area; you can review these for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm remaining details by calling (307) 362-1990.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Sweetwater County (CCN 531500) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/531500?state=WY to see its current CMS-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.