Intermountain Health Hospice - St. George
St George, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461501)
CMS process measure: 99.28 (state average 95.57 — above state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 251-2367 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Intermountain Health Hospice - St. George 4 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.28 is above the Utah state average of 95.57.
Intermountain Health Hospice - St. George serves 46 ZIP codes from its office in St. George, Utah, in Washington County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Intermountain Health Hospice - St. George is Medicare-certified (CCN 461501), certified since 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Intermountain Health Hospice - St. George is a non-profit hospice based in St. George, Washington County, Utah, and has been Medicare-certified since February 20, 1992. It serves 46 ZIP codes from its St. George office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.28, compared to the Utah state average of 95.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 79.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing; where a measure is not shown, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. Care under the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Intermountain Health Hospice - St. George is Medicare-certified (CCN 461501), certified since February 20, 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?
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey gives this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their 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 99.28, above the Utah state average of 95.57, placing it above the state average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 46 ZIP codes from its St. George, Utah office in Washington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS-reported measures families may want to weigh alongside quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 20, 1992.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients generally expected to have a limited life expectancy; both aim to manage symptoms and support quality of life.
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 underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care aimed at managing pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (435) 251-2367 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (435) 251-2367 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey ratings, CMS quality measures, service area, and ownership type — all of which are addressed above using CMS Care Compare data; for questions about day-to-day care, contact the hospice at (435) 251-2367.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461501?state=UT.
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.