Mount Evans Hospice, Inc
Evergreen, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061509)
CMS process measure: 94.76 (state average 96.4 — below state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (303) 674-6400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Mount Evans Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.76 is below the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Mount Evans Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its Evergreen, Colorado office in Jefferson County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Mount Evans Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 061509, since 1985); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mount Evans Hospice, Inc is a non-profit hospice serving Evergreen, Colorado and surrounding communities in Jefferson County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 1985 (CCN 061509), meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star rating. 95% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of families who used this hospice's services, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Mount Evans Hospice scored 94.76, which is below the Colorado state average of 96.40. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 73.0%, based on its published data.
Mount Evans Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its Evergreen, Colorado office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not imply anything negative about quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Mount Evans Hospice?
Yes, Mount Evans Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 061509), certified since June 6, 1985. 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's CAHPS survey gives this hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 94.76, which is below the Colorado state average of 96.40.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Mount Evans Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its Evergreen, Colorado office in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Mount Evans Hospice, Inc is a non-profit organization; ownership type can affect a hospice's funding structure and priorities, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside this to assess care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 1985.
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 have generally stopped curative treatment; both aim to manage symptoms and support quality of life.
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, not giving up on care itself; patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting them and their families.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Mount Evans Hospice at (303) 674-6400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Mount Evans Hospice at (303) 674-6400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, service area coverage, and how care is coordinated; you can find this hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and confirm other details by calling (303) 674-6400.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mount Evans Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061509?state=CO to confirm its current CMS-reported ratings and information.
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.