Kittitas Valley Home Health & Hospice
Ellensburg, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501529)
CMS process measure: 88.37 (state average 98.45 — below state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (509) 962-7438 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kittitas Valley Home Health & Hospice earned a 5-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 88.37 is below the Washington state average of 98.45.
Kittitas Valley Home Health & Hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its Ellensburg, Washington office in Kittitas County.
Yes, Kittitas Valley Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501529, since 1994). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Kittitas Valley Home Health & Hospice is a government-owned hospice provider based in Ellensburg, Washington, serving families in Kittitas County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star rating overall. Among those surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Kittitas Valley Home Health & Hospice scored 88.37, compared to a Washington state average of 98.45 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports that 85.2% of patients received visits from staff during the last days of life, a period CMS specifically tracks for pain and symptom management support.
The hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 20 ZIP codes.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Kittitas Valley Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501529) since April 29, 1994, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their overall experience a 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 88.37, which is below the Washington state average of 98.45, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists this hospice as serving 20 ZIP codes from its Ellensburg, Washington office in Kittitas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Kittitas Valley Home Health & Hospice is government-owned; ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality data can help families weigh it alongside other measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 1994.
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 patients with a life expectancy 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; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Kittitas Valley Home Health & Hospice at (509) 962-7438 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Kittitas Valley Home Health & Hospice directly at (509) 962-7438 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, visit frequency near end of life, and how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average — information available through CMS Care Compare and by calling the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Kittitas Valley Home Health & Hospice (CCN 501529) directly at medicare.gov/care-compare using the hospice's Care Compare listing.
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.