Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake
South Jordan, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461503)
CMS process measure: 99.61 (state average 95.57 — above state average)
Serves: 160 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (385) 887-6000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 82% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 99.61 is above the Utah state average of 95.57.
Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake serves 160 ZIP codes from its South Jordan, Utah office in Salt Lake County.
Yes, Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake is Medicare-certified (CCN 461503, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake is a for-profit hospice based in South Jordan, Utah, serving families in Salt Lake County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 1992 (CCN 461503).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience at 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered — this hospice scored 99.61, compared to a Utah state average of 95.57, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and shows that 62.0% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data available.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 160 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad geographic reach from its South Jordan office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published survey and quality-measure vintage available. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are included here — families should confirm coverage specifics directly with the hospice or Medicare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake is Medicare-certified (CCN 461503) since April 7, 1992, 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, this hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% 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-of-care score is 99.61, above the Utah state average of 95.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and shows 62.0% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, it serves 160 ZIP codes from its South Jordan, Utah office in Salt Lake County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 160 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality of care, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS survey and quality-measure results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 1992.
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 when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 curing an illness; it is a care approach, not giving up, and support continues for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (385) 887-6000 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake directly at (385) 887-6000 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is delivered; you can review this hospice's published figures above and confirm any remaining questions by calling (385) 887-6000.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461503?state=UT to confirm 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.