Tru Community Care - Lafayette
Lafayette, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061501)
CMS process measure: 94.19 (state average 96.4 — below state average)
Serves: 117 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (303) 449-7740 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Tru Community Care - Lafayette an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 94.19 is below the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Tru Community Care - Lafayette serves 117 ZIP codes from its office in Lafayette, Colorado, located in Boulder County.
Yes, Tru Community Care - Lafayette is Medicare-certified, with CCN 061501, certified since 1983. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Tru Community Care - Lafayette is a non-profit hospice based in Lafayette, Colorado, serving families in Boulder County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 29, 1983, giving it a long history of participation in the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
CMS also publishes a composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes. Tru Community Care - Lafayette scored 94.19 on this measure, compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS reported that 48.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the data provided.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 117 ZIP codes, indicating a broad geographic reach from its Lafayette office. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of care quality. Families are encouraged to review Medicare Care Compare directly and contact the hospice for further details about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Tru Community Care - Lafayette is Medicare-certified (CCN 061501), certified since December 29, 1983, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 80% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 94.19, compared to the Colorado state average of 96.40, placing it below the state average on this measure per CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 117 ZIP codes from its office in Lafayette, Colorado, in Boulder County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 117 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Tru Community Care - Lafayette is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality; CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside this.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 29, 1983.
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 who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy 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 toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Tru Community Care - Lafayette at (303) 449-7740 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake details; please contact Tru Community Care - Lafayette at (303) 449-7740 for information on how to begin care, and verify the hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly by calling (303) 449-7740.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Tru Community Care - Lafayette (CCN 061501) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061501?state=CO 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.