Mission Hospice Services Of St. George
St. George, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461607)
CMS process measure: 99.15 (state average 95.57 — above state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 767-1171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mission Hospice Services Of St. George holds a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process-of-care score of 99.15 is above the Utah state average of 95.57.
Mission Hospice Services Of St. George serves 16 ZIP codes from its St. George, Utah office in Washington County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Mission Hospice Services Of St. George is Medicare-certified, with CCN 461607, certified since September 25, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Mission Hospice Services Of St. George is a for-profit hospice based in St. George, Utah, serving Washington County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 2014 (CCN 461607).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-one percent of surveyed families said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87 percent rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs key care processes such as timely assessments and communication, Mission Hospice Services Of St. George scored 99.15, which is above the Utah state average of 95.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 52.8% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, though families should confirm the meaning and vintage of these figures directly with CMS Care Compare.
This hospice reports a service area covering 16 ZIP codes from its St. George office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, eligible patients' hospice care is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current publication; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Mission Hospice Services Of St. George is Medicare-certified (CCN 461607) as of September 25, 2014, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% 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-of-care score is 99.15, which is above the Utah state average of 95.57, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 16 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 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Mission Hospice Services Of St. George is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality; CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and process scores offer more direct insight into performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 2014.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms and stress, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a physician certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Mission Hospice Services Of St. George at (435) 767-1171 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe the intake process; contact Mission Hospice Services Of St. George at (435) 767-1171 for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staffing availability, how visits are scheduled near end of life, and how the hospice communicates with families — you can raise these directly with Mission Hospice Services Of St. George at (435) 767-1171.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mission Hospice Services Of St. George directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461607?state=UT 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.