Trail Winds Hospice
Boulder, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061602)
CMS process measure: 99.29 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (303) 442-5683 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Trail Winds Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 92% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.29 is above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Trail Winds Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its office in Boulder, Colorado, in Boulder County.
Yes, Trail Winds Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 061602, since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Trail Winds Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Boulder, Colorado, serving families in Boulder County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 11, 2018 (CCN 061602).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Trail Winds Hospice a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-two percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91 percent gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed family caregivers, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Trail Winds Hospice scored 99.29, compared with a Colorado state average of 96.40 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 78.1 percent of patients, per the published data.
Trail Winds Hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 37 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Trail Winds Hospice is Medicare-certified, with certification dating to May 11, 2018 (CCN 061602). 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Trail Winds Hospice received a 5-star rating from family caregivers, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Trail Winds Hospice scored 99.29 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Trail Winds Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Boulder, Colorado office in Boulder County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Trail Winds Hospice is listed by CMS as a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS publishes it for transparency alongside performance measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Trail Winds Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 11, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients generally expected to have a limited life expectancy. Both aim to ease symptoms and support quality of life.
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 — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided. Please contact Trail Winds Hospice at (303) 442-5683 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 Trail Winds Hospice at (303) 442-5683 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care needs are met at different times, and how the hospice supports caregivers — contact Trail Winds Hospice at (303) 442-5683 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Trail Winds Hospice (CCN 061602) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061602?state=CO to see the latest published 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.