Symbii Hospice Bear River
Brigham City, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461550)
CMS process measure: 89.47 (state average 95.57 — below state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 725-2291 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Symbii Hospice Bear River. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 89.47, below the Utah state average of 95.57.
Symbii Hospice Bear River serves 17 ZIP codes from its Brigham City, UT office in Cache County.
Yes, Symbii Hospice Bear River is Medicare-certified (CCN 461550), certified since 2005; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Symbii Hospice Bear River is a for-profit hospice agency based in Brigham City, Utah, serving families in Cache County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2005 (CCN 461550).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice on Care Compare. This is often due to too few surveyed caregivers to report a reliable figure, and does not by itself indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Symbii Hospice Bear River scored 89.47, compared to a Utah state average of 95.57 \u2014 placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 73.4% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Symbii Hospice Bear River serves 17 ZIP codes from its Brigham City office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries once a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Symbii Hospice Bear River has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2005 (CCN 461550), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results (star rating, percent recommending) for this hospice, often because too few caregivers were surveyed; this does not necessarily reflect poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 89.47, which is below the Utah state average of 95.57, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 17 ZIP codes from its Brigham City, Utah office in Cache County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
Symbii Hospice Bear River is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver surveys offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2005, according to CMS records.
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 believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean forgoing medical or emotional support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided. Please contact the hospice directly at (435) 725-2291 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps. Please contact Symbii Hospice Bear River at (435) 725-2291 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality measure scores, service area, and how visits are scheduled near the end of life; you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (435) 725-2291 for anything not published.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Symbii Hospice Bear River (CCN 461550) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461550?state=UT to review its current CMS-published 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.