Keystone Hospice
Eagle, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131574)
CMS process measure: 83.39 (state average 95.18 — below state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 996-8181 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Keystone Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it, according to CMS's CAHPS survey. On CMS's composite process measure, Keystone Hospice scored 83.39, below the Idaho state average of 95.18.
Keystone Hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its Eagle, Idaho office in Ada County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Keystone Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131574, since July 15, 2016). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Keystone Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Eagle, Idaho, serving Ada County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2016, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 131574.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers gave Keystone Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among survey respondents, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Keystone Hospice scored 83.39, which falls below the Idaho state average of 95.18. This means that, on this particular composite measure, the hospice's reported performance was lower than the typical hospice in the state during the reporting period. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 41.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same data vintage.
Keystone Hospice reports serving 32 ZIP codes from its Eagle, Idaho office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Keystone Hospice?
Yes, Keystone Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131574, since July 15, 2016). 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?
According to CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave Keystone Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Keystone Hospice's composite process score is 83.39, which is below the Idaho state average of 95.18, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Keystone Hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Eagle, Ada County, Idaho.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Keystone Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of its public reporting.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Keystone Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2016.
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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
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; it does not mean giving up all care, and pain and symptom management continue to be provided.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Keystone Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (208) 996-8181 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; please contact Keystone Hospice at (208) 996-8181 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services provided, staff availability, how symptoms are managed, and how family caregivers are supported; contact Keystone Hospice at (208) 996-8181 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Keystone Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131574?state=ID using CCN 131574 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.