White Oak Hospice
Star, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131588)
CMS process measure: 97.4 (state average 95.18 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 629-1037 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
White Oak Hospice earned a 5-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 97.40 is above the Idaho state average of 95.18.
White Oak Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Star, Idaho. Contact the hospice directly to confirm whether your specific ZIP code is included in its service area.
Yes, White Oak Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 131588, certified since August 9, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
White Oak Hospice, located in Star, Idaho, is a Medicare-certified hospice that has held its certification since August 9, 2023, according to CMS Care Compare data. The county and ownership type for this provider were not included in the data supplied, so families should confirm this detail directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, White Oak Hospice received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Among families surveyed, 94% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 95% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, White Oak Hospice scored 97.40, which is above the Idaho state average of 95.18. This places the hospice's performance above the state average on this measure.
White Oak Hospice reports serving 31 ZIP codes from its Star, Idaho office, indicating a moderately broad service area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No additional cost information is available or should be inferred from this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from White Oak Hospice?
Yes, White Oak Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131588), certified since August 9, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about White Oak Hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave White Oak Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 95% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does White Oak Hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.40, which is above the Idaho state average of 95.18.
What areas and ZIP codes does White Oak Hospice serve?
White Oak Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Star, Idaho.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is White Oak Hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the data provided. Contact the hospice at (208) 629-1037 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm this detail.
How long has White Oak Hospice been Medicare-certified?
White Oak Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2023.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
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 is a care approach, not giving up, and pain and symptom management continue actively.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information was not included in the data provided. Contact White Oak Hospice at (208) 629-1037 or verify on Medicare Care Compare to learn where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with White Oak Hospice?
To start hospice care, contact White Oak Hospice directly at (208) 629-1037 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; White Oak Hospice can be contacted at (208) 629-1037 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up White Oak Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131588?state=ID to confirm current ratings and details.
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.