Superior Hospice
Murray, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461536)
CMS process measure: 90 (state average 95.57 — below state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (801) 254-3200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Superior Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Superior Hospice scored 90.00, which is below the Utah state average of 95.57.
Superior Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Murray, Utah office in Salt Lake County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Superior Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 461536, certified since March 18, 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Superior Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Murray, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 2004 (CCN 461536), and it serves 25 ZIP codes from its Murray office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Superior Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means there is not enough survey data for CMS to report.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Superior Hospice scored 90.00, compared to a Utah state average of 95.57. CMS classifies this as below the state average. CMS also reports a care index figure of 8 and shows that 59.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Superior Hospice is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit, which pays for hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is available here. Families are encouraged to review the figures above directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact Superior Hospice directly for details on services, staffing, and how to begin care, since this profile is limited strictly to CMS-published data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Superior Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461536) since March 18, 2004, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Superior Hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not necessarily reflect poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Superior Hospice's composite process score is 90.00, which CMS classifies as below the Utah state average of 95.57. CMS also lists a care index of 8 and reports that 59.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Superior Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Murray, Salt Lake County, Utah.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Superior Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures should be reviewed separately.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Superior Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 2004.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a limited life expectancy.
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 is a care choice, not giving up, and patients can discuss options with their doctor.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Superior Hospice at (801) 254-3200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Superior Hospice directly at (801) 254-3200 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review CMS's published figures for Superior Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (801) 254-3200 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Superior Hospice (CCN 461536) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461536?state=UT to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.