Solace Healthcare
Idaho Falls, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131566)
CMS process measure: 87.25 (state average 95.18 — below state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 757-8444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for Solace Healthcare, but 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and its composite process score of 87.25 is below the Idaho state average of 95.18. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare survey data.
Solace Healthcare serves 31 ZIP codes from its Idaho Falls, Idaho office in Jefferson County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Solace Healthcare is Medicare-certified, with CCN 131566, certified since 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Solace Healthcare is a for-profit hospice based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving families in Jefferson County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 20, 2011.
CMS does not report a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating for Solace Healthcare in the current data, but it does report other family survey results: 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures come from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey as published on Care Compare.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes — Solace Healthcare scored 87.25, which is below the Idaho state average of 95.18. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 59.8% of patients. Where any specific measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indication of poor quality.
Solace Healthcare's service area, per CMS data, covers 31 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are available or implied here. All figures cited are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Solace Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 131566) since April 20, 2011, 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 reports that 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Solace Healthcare, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Solace Healthcare's composite process score is 87.25, which is below the Idaho state average of 95.18, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Solace Healthcare serves 31 ZIP codes from its Idaho Falls, Idaho office in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Solace Healthcare is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of its public reporting.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Solace Healthcare has been Medicare-certified since April 20, 2011.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop 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 curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Solace Healthcare; please contact the hospice at (208) 757-8444 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 Solace Healthcare directly at (208) 757-8444 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how quickly care can begin, and how the hospice performed on CMS quality measures; contact Solace Healthcare at (208) 757-8444 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Solace Healthcare (CCN 131566) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131566?state=ID to confirm current CMS 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.