Mt. Hood Hospice, Inc.
Sandy, OR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 381503)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.16 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (503) 668-5545 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mt. Hood Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 95% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Oregon state average of 96.16.
Mt. Hood Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Sandy, Oregon office in Clackamas County.
Yes, Mt. Hood Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 381503, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mt. Hood Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Sandy, Oregon, in Clackamas County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 6, 1987, meaning it has served families for decades under Medicare oversight.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS family caregiver survey, Mt. Hood Hospice earned a 5-star rating. Ninety-five percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of families who used the hospice's services, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects whether recommended care processes were delivered, Mt. Hood Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Oregon state average of 96.16 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 75.1% of patients, per the published data.
Mt. Hood Hospice serves a broad area, covering 35 ZIP codes from its Sandy, Oregon office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not include cost, staffing, or service details beyond what CMS has published; families should contact the hospice directly or consult Care Compare for anything not covered here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Mt. Hood Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 381503) since February 6, 1987, and 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?
Family caregivers gave Mt. Hood Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% 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 measure score is 100.00, compared to the Oregon state average of 96.16, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Mt. Hood Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Sandy, Oregon location in Clackamas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Mt. Hood Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, which is why CMS publishes the separate survey and process measures above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 6, 1987.
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 is for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically in the last months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive medical attention to manage pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; contact Mt. Hood Hospice at (503) 668-5545 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (503) 668-5545 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how long a hospice has been certified — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mt. Hood Hospice, Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/381503?state=OR using CCN 381503.
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.