Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah
Woods Cross, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461511)
CMS process measure: 94.4 (state average 95.57 — below state average)
Serves: 137 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (801) 397-4900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah 2 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 77% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.40 is below the Utah state average of 95.57.
Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah serves 137 ZIP codes from its Woods Cross, Utah office in Davis County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered.
Yes, Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah is Medicare-certified (CCN 461511), certified since 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah is a non-profit hospice based in Woods Cross, Utah, serving Davis County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 1996 (CCN 461511).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a rating of 2 stars. Among respondents, 77% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice provides recommended care processes, Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah scored 94.40, which is below the Utah state average of 95.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 59.9% of patients, according to the most recent published data.
Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah reports serving 137 ZIP codes from its Woods Cross office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that reflects data availability, often due to small patient counts, and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah is Medicare-certified (CCN 461511) since October 15, 1996, 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's CAHPS survey gave this hospice a 2-star family caregiver rating, with 77% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 74% 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 94.40, which is below the Utah state average of 95.57. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 59.9% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah reports serving 137 ZIP codes from its Woods Cross, Utah office in Davis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 137 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality; CMS survey and quality measures are better indicators of caregiver experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 1996, more than two decades of certification.
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 generally for patients with a life-limiting prognosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah at (801) 397-4900 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; please contact Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah at (801) 397-4900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and the service area; you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and also contact the hospice directly at (801) 397-4900 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461511?state=UT to review its current CMS ratings and quality data.
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.