Pathways Hospice
Fort Collins, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061516)
CMS process measure: 99.94 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (970) 663-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pathways Hospice earned a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating from CMS, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.94 is above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Pathways Hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its office in Fort Collins, Colorado, located in Larimer County.
Yes, Pathways Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061516, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pathways Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving families in Larimer County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 1986 (CCN 061516).
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Pathways Hospice earned an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-two percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87 percent rated the hospice care overall between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether hospices consistently deliver a bundle of recommended care processes, Pathways Hospice scored 99.94, which is above the Colorado state average of 96.40. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and CMS data shows that 57.3% of patients received visits from a hospice care team member in the final days of life.
Pathways Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS records, covers 46 ZIP codes radiating from its Fort Collins office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost figures are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate a quality concern.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Pathways Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 061516, certified since November 26, 1986, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Pathways Hospice received an overall 4-star rating, with 92% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating the care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Pathways Hospice's CMS composite process score is 99.94, above the Colorado state average of 96.40, and CMS also lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Pathways Hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its office in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pathways Hospice is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside caregiver survey results and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Pathways Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 1986.
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 certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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, and 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 Pathways Hospice; please contact the hospice at (970) 663-3500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the admission process; please contact Pathways Hospice at (970) 663-3500 to learn how to begin care 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 measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met; you can review Pathways Hospice's published CMS figures above and confirm any additional questions by calling (970) 663-3500.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pathways Hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061516?state=CO using CCN 061516.
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.