Stillwater Hospice
Butte, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271503)
CMS process measure: 96.92 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 533-0020 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Stillwater Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 96.92 is above the Montana state average of 94.29.
Stillwater Hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its Butte, Montana office in Silver Bow County.
Yes, Stillwater Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271503, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Stillwater Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Butte, Montana, serving Silver Bow County and surrounding areas. It has an ownership type of "Other" and has been Medicare-certified since January 23, 1989, meaning it has provided hospice services under the Medicare program for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Stillwater Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience at 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Stillwater Hospice scored 96.92, which is above the Montana state average of 94.29. CMS data also lists a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 39.9% of patients, according to the published figures.
Stillwater Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 49 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad geographic reach from its Butte office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is included here beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Stillwater Hospice?
Yes, Stillwater Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271503, since January 23, 1989), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 84% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend Stillwater Hospice and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Stillwater Hospice's composite process score is 96.92, which is above the Montana state average of 94.29, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Stillwater Hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its Butte, Montana location in Silver Bow County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Stillwater Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can be worth knowing, but it does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Stillwater Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 23, 1989.
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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than pursuing curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Stillwater Hospice at (406) 533-0020 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact Stillwater Hospice directly at (406) 533-0020 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the areas it serves, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — information available for Stillwater Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Stillwater Hospice's official CMS data and ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271503?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.