Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver
Wheat Ridge, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061508)
CMS process measure: 93.19 (state average 96.4 — below state average)
Serves: 99 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (303) 425-8000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 93.19, which is below the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver serves 99 ZIP codes from its Wheat Ridge, Colorado office in Jefferson County. This reflects a fairly broad service area according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver is Medicare-certified, with CCN 061508, certified since 1985. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver, located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado (Jefferson County), has been Medicare-certified since July 12, 1985. Its ownership type is classified by CMS as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating. Among surveyed caregivers, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 93.19, compared to the Colorado state average of 96.40 — below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 56.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published for this hospice.
Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver reports serving 99 ZIP codes from its Wheat Ridge office, indicating a broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver is Medicare-certified (CCN 061508), certified since July 12, 1985. 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 93.19, compared to the Colorado state average of 96.40 — below the state average, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 99 ZIP codes from its Wheat Ridge, Colorado office in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 99 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CAHPS survey results and quality measures offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 12, 1985.
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 for those with a terminal diagnosis who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, generally when life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver at (303) 425-8000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver directly at (303) 425-8000 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 satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what services are available, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures and confirm additional details by calling (303) 425-8000.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061508?state=CO to review CMS's 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.