Lincoln Health Hospice
Hugo, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061552)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (719) 743-2797 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Lincoln Health Hospice, so a star rating or percent-recommend figure is not available. CMS also lists the composite process measure comparison to the Colorado state average as not reported for this hospice.
Lincoln Health Hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its Hugo, Colorado office, based in Lincoln County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Lincoln Health Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 061552, certified since 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lincoln Health Hospice, located in Hugo, Colorado, is a government-owned hospice that has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2004 (CCN 061552), serving families in Lincoln County and the surrounding area.
CMS Care Compare, the federal government's public reporting site for hospice quality, has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Lincoln Health Hospice. This is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of poor care, and families should not read anything negative into an unpublished figure.
Among the measures CMS does report, Lincoln Health Hospice has a care index score of 9, and CMS shows that visits occurred in the last days of life for 33.3% of patients. CMS notes the composite process measure comparison to Colorado's state average of 96.40 as "not reported" for this hospice, so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
Lincoln Health Hospice reports serving 10 ZIP codes from its Hugo, Colorado office. As a Medicare-certified hospice, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current data vintage before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Lincoln Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061552), certified since June 8, 2004. 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 has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Lincoln Health Hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed. This does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the composite process measure comparison to Colorado's state average of 96.40 as "not reported" for this hospice. CMS does report a care index score of 9 and notes that 33.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lincoln Health Hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Hugo, Colorado, in Lincoln County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lincoln Health Hospice is government-owned. Ownership type can affect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures are the more direct source for evaluating care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lincoln Health Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2004.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less, as certified by a doctor.
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 a patient stops receiving medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail is not in the CMS data provided; please contact Lincoln Health Hospice at (719) 743-2797 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This detail is not in the CMS data provided; please contact Lincoln Health Hospice at (719) 743-2797 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services covered, how the hospice communicates with the family, and how quality measures compare to state averages; contact Lincoln Health Hospice at (719) 743-2797 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lincoln Health Hospice (CCN 061552) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061552?state=CO to review 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.