Intermountain Hospice
Fall River Mills, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051738)
CMS process measure: 68.57 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (530) 336-5511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Intermountain Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Intermountain Hospice scored 68.57, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Intermountain Hospice serves 12 ZIP codes from its Fall River Mills, CA office, located in Shasta County.
Yes, Intermountain Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051738), certified since November 17, 1999. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Intermountain Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Fall River Mills, California, serving families in Shasta County. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 1999.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Intermountain Hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released a survey score for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Intermountain Hospice scored 68.57, compared to a California state average of 93.41. CMS classifies this as below the state average. A care index score of 8 is also reported in the CMS data, though CMS does not provide additional context for how this figure should be interpreted alongside the composite score.
Intermountain Hospice's service area, as listed in CMS data, covers 12 ZIP codes from its Fall River Mills office.
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 review the source directly and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about their care needs.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Intermountain Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051738), certified since November 17, 1999, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommend) for Intermountain Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Intermountain Hospice scored 68.57 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Intermountain Hospice serves 12 ZIP codes from its Fall River Mills, CA office in Shasta County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Intermountain Hospice is a non-profit hospice according to CMS data; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside survey results and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
CMS records show Intermountain Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 1999.
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 people with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support, only changing its goal.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Intermountain Hospice; please contact the hospice at (530) 336-5511 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact Intermountain Hospice directly at (530) 336-5511 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Intermountain Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly by calling (530) 336-5511.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Intermountain Hospice (CCN 051738) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051738?state=CA 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.