Peace Hospice Of Montana
Great Falls, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271507)
CMS process measure: 90.86 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 455-3040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Peace Hospice Of Montana has earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 90.86 is below the Montana state average of 94.29.
Peace Hospice Of Montana serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Great Falls, Montana, in Cascade County.
Yes, Peace Hospice Of Montana is Medicare-certified (CCN 271507, since 1991); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Peace Hospice Of Montana is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Great Falls, Montana, serving Cascade County and the surrounding area. Its ownership type is listed as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since August 29, 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Peace Hospice Of Montana an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Peace Hospice Of Montana scored 90.86, compared to the Montana state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and notes that 16.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the data provided.
Peace Hospice Of Montana's service area, per CMS data, spans 32 ZIP codes from its Great Falls office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied. Where a specific measure is not listed, CMS may not have published it for this hospice, often due to small patient survey counts — this does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Peace Hospice Of Montana is Medicare-certified (CCN 271507), certified since August 29, 1991, 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 survey, Peace Hospice Of Montana received a 4-star rating from family caregivers, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% 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 90.86, which is below the Montana state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 32 ZIP codes from its Great Falls, Montana office in Cascade County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like caregiver ratings and process scores are a more direct way to assess care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Peace Hospice Of Montana has been Medicare-certified since August 29, 1991.
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 who have a terminal prognosis and have generally stopped treatments aimed at curing the illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Peace Hospice Of Montana at (406) 455-3040 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe an intake process; contact Peace Hospice Of Montana at (406) 455-3040 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, what areas it serves, and how it communicates with families — Peace Hospice Of Montana can be reached at (406) 455-3040 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Peace Hospice Of Montana's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271507?state=MT.
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.