Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice
Buffalo, WY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 531506)
CMS process measure: 92.59 (state average 89.78 — above state average)
Serves: 2 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (307) 684-5521 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice, likely due to small survey counts. However, its composite process measure score of 92.59 is above the Wyoming state average of 89.78.
Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice serves 2 ZIP codes from its office in Buffalo, Wyoming, in Johnson County.
Yes, Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 531506, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice is a government-operated, Medicare-certified hospice located in Buffalo, Wyoming, serving Johnson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 1994, meaning it has provided hospice services to families in the region for many years.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice's composite process measure score is 92.59, which is above the Wyoming state average of 89.78. This composite score reflects how consistently the hospice follows recommended care processes, such as timely assessments and symptom management. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 for this hospice in the current data; this often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report the figures reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 2 ZIP codes, indicating a relatively focused local service area rather than a wide regional reach.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond that is included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 531506) since August 26, 1994, 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which is often the case when patient counts are too small to report — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 92.59, which is above the Wyoming state average of 89.78.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 2 ZIP codes from its Buffalo, Wyoming office in Johnson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 2 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is government-operated. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure and reporting requirements, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed directly to assess care quality regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 1994.
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 terminal diagnosis 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 curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice at (307) 684-5521 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (307) 684-5521 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — for specifics on staffing or services, contact the hospice directly at (307) 684-5521.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice (CCN 531506) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/531506?state=WY 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.