Independence Hospice
Woods Cross, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461585)
CMS process measure: 85.98 (state average 95.57 — below state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (801) 298-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Independence Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 85.98, below the Utah state average of 95.57.
Independence Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Woods Cross, Utah office in Davis County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Independence Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 461585, certified since May 25, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Independence Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Woods Cross, Utah, serving families in Davis County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since May 25, 2011, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 461585.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Independence Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released that particular measure for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Independence Hospice scored 85.98, compared with a Utah state average of 95.57 — placing it below the state average on this measure, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 73.1% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
Independence Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 37 ZIP codes. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Independence Hospice?
Yes. Independence Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461585) since May 25, 2011, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for Independence Hospice, which is often the case when too few patients have been surveyed; this does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Independence Hospice's composite process score is 85.98, compared with a Utah state average of 95.57, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 73.1% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Independence Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Woods Cross, Utah office in Davis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Independence Hospice is organized as a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and families are encouraged to review the CMS quality measures listed above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Independence Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 25, 2011.
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 and quality of life for those with a terminal prognosis who have typically stopped pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Independence Hospice at (801) 298-1100 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 Independence Hospice at (801) 298-1100 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Independence Hospice at (801) 298-1100 for specifics and verify figures on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Independence Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461585?state=UT to confirm current CMS 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.