Sunshine Hospice
Logan, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461597)
CMS process measure: 91.38 (state average 95.57 — below state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 716-8541 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Sunshine Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed. On the CMS composite process measure, Sunshine Hospice scored 91.38, below the Utah state average of 95.57.
Sunshine Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Logan, Utah, in Cache County.
Yes, Sunshine Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461597), certified since 2013; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Sunshine Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Logan, Utah, serving families in Cache County and the surrounding area. It is organized under an "Other" ownership structure and has been Medicare-certified since February 8, 2013.
CMS Care Compare does not currently show a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating this hospice 9-10 for Sunshine Hospice. CMS often does not publish these survey figures when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply that the data has not been published.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Sunshine Hospice scored 91.38, compared with a Utah state average of 95.57 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and shows that 78.3% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Sunshine Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, includes 13 ZIP codes. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects the CMS data vintage supplied and figures may be updated over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sunshine Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461597), certified since February 8, 2013, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Sunshine Hospice — this is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sunshine Hospice's composite process score is 91.38, compared with a Utah state average of 95.57, placing it below the state average on this measure; its care index score is 10 and 78.3% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare data, Sunshine Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Logan, Utah office in Cache County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Sunshine Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures are a more direct source of that information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sunshine Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 8, 2013.
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 prognosis 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 patients stop receiving medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where Sunshine Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (435) 716-8541 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; contact Sunshine Hospice directly at (435) 716-8541 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure performance, service area, and how a hospice supports patients and families; contact Sunshine Hospice at (435) 716-8541 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sunshine Hospice (CCN 461597) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461597?state=UT 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.