Partners In Home Care Hospice
Ronan, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271500)
CMS process measure: 82.97 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 728-8848 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Partners In Home Care Hospice a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 82.97 is below the Montana state average of 94.29.
Partners In Home Care Hospice serves 41 ZIP codes from its office in Ronan, Montana, in Lake County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Partners In Home Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271500), certified since 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Partners In Home Care Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Ronan, Montana, serving families in Lake County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 1987, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care here, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 82.97, compared to a Montana state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 68.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the same CMS data set.
Partners In Home Care Hospice serves 41 ZIP codes from its Ronan office. As with all Medicare hospice benefits, eligible patients with a doctor's certification can have hospice care covered by Medicare; no cost details beyond that are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current reporting period; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Partners In Home Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271500) since June 24, 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?
CMS Care Compare reports a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 83% rating their experience 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 82.97, compared to a Montana state average of 94.29 — below the state average on this measure, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Partners In Home Care Hospice serves 41 ZIP codes from its office in Ronan, Montana, in Lake County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor CMS publishes, but it does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Partners In Home Care Hospice at (406) 728-8848 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Partners In Home Care Hospice directly at (406) 728-8848 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how to begin care — Partners In Home Care Hospice can be reached at (406) 728-8848 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Partners In Home Care Hospice (CCN 271500) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271500?state=MT to confirm current ratings and details.
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.