Denver Senior AdvisorAbode Hospice of Colorado is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 445 Union Blvd Ste 223 in Lakewood, CO 80228. It has been certified since 2015. It cares for about 86 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Colorado average is 9.5. Family caregivers rate it 4 out of 5 stars. The index flags 1 area where it is worse than the Colorado average, starting with patients discharged alive within 7 days.
What is Abode Hospice of Colorado's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Abode Hospice of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 Union Blvd Ste 223, Lakewood, CO 80228 |
| Phone | (720) 353-4078 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 061588 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/15/2015 |
How does Abode Hospice of Colorado score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Abode Hospice of Colorado scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Colorado average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | Abode Hospice of Colorado | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 36% | 49.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 11.7% | 7.9% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 23.3% | 32.6% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 6.7% | 4.9% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 13.8 min | 13 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.8% | 8.2% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 94.2% | 92.8% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 99.8% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Colorado average 96.4%) and 76% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Colorado average 62.3%).
What do families say about Abode Hospice of Colorado?
87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Abode Hospice of Colorado; the Colorado average is 84%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Abode Hospice of Colorado | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 80% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 76% | 75% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 73% | 74% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 84% | 82% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 87% | 84% | 85% | Better |
Where does Abode Hospice of Colorado deliver care, and to whom?
69% of abode hospice of colorado's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (49%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 69% |
| At home | 18% |
| In a nursing facility | 13% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 49% |
| Other conditions | 18% |
| Cancer | 11% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 11% |
| Respiratory disease | 9% |
| Stroke | 4% |
Which Denver-area ZIP codes does Abode Hospice of Colorado serve?
Abode Hospice of Colorado tells Medicare it serves 83 ZIP codes in Denver and Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas and Broomfield counties.
- 80002
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- 80203
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- 80247
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- 80260
- 80401
- 80403
- 80465
- 80601
- 80602
- 80640
What should you ask Abode Hospice of Colorado before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
11.7% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Colorado average 7.9%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Which other hospices serve Lakewood, CO?
- Bloom Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Abode Hospice of Colorado Medicare-certified?
Yes. Abode Hospice of Colorado is certified by Medicare under provider number 061588 and has been since 2015.
What is Abode Hospice of Colorado's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Colorado average is 9.5.
How large is Abode Hospice of Colorado?
It cares for about 86 patients on an average day.
