Valeo Hospice
Layton, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461541)
CMS process measure: 91.78 (state average 95.57 — below state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (801) 475-6222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
On the CMS CAHPS survey, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Valeo Hospice, and 82% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 91.78 is below the Utah state average of 95.57.
Valeo Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Layton, Utah, in Weber County.
Yes, Valeo Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 461541, since 2004); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Valeo Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Layton, Utah, serving families in Weber County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 23, 2004 (CCN 461541).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 90% would definitely recommend Valeo Hospice, and 82% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are limited; this should not be read as a mark against quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Valeo Hospice scored 91.78, which falls below the Utah state average of 95.57. CMS also reports a visits-near-end-of-life figure of 73.1% for the days closest to a patient's death. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset.
Valeo Hospice's service area covers 45 ZIP codes from its Layton office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. 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. Valeo Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 23, 2004 (CCN 461541), 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Valeo Hospice, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in this data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Valeo Hospice's composite process score is 91.78, which is below the Utah state average of 95.57, according to CMS Care Compare data. CMS also reports 73.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Valeo Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Layton, Utah, in Weber County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Valeo Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are a more direct way to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Valeo Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 23, 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 generally for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment. Both focus on relieving symptoms and supporting quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and symptom relief rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Valeo Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (801) 475-6222 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not detail intake steps; contact Valeo Hospice at (801) 475-6222 to ask about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the size of the service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these for Valeo Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm any remaining questions by calling (801) 475-6222.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Valeo Hospice (CCN 461541) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461541?state=UT to review its current 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.