Denver Senior AdvisorAdventhealth Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 5020 E Arapahoe Rd in Littleton, CO 80122. It has been certified since 1987. It cares for about 19 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Colorado average is 9.5. Family caregivers rate it 3 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 Adventhealth Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Adventhealth Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 5020 E Arapahoe Rd, Littleton, CO 80122 |
| Phone | (303) 694-3545 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 061517 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/20/1987 |
How does Adventhealth Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Adventhealth Hospice scores 9 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 5 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | Adventhealth Hospice | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 43.3% | 49.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 16% | 7.9% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 16% | 32.6% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 0% | 4.9% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 23.4 min | 13 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 18.6% | 8.2% | 9.6% | Better |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 100% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Colorado average 96.4%) and 57.1% 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 Adventhealth Hospice?
80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Adventhealth Hospice; the Colorado average is 84%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Adventhealth Hospice | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 76% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 72% | 75% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 88% | 91% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 77% | 74% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 80% | 82% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 80% | 84% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Adventhealth Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
60% of adventhealth hospice's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (37%). 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 |
|---|---|
| At home | 60% |
| In an inpatient hospice unit | 20% |
| Other locations | 16% |
| In a hospital | 2% |
| In assisted living | 1% |
| In a nursing facility | 1% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 37% |
| Other conditions | 20% |
| Stroke | 15% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 12% |
| Dementia | 10% |
| Respiratory disease | 8% |
Which Denver-area ZIP codes does Adventhealth Hospice serve?
Adventhealth Hospice tells Medicare it serves 62 ZIP codes in Denver and Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas and Broomfield counties.
- 80007
- 80012
- 80013
- 80014
- 80015
- 80016
- 80018
- 80019
- 80045
- 80102
- 80104
- 80108
- 80109
- 80110
- 80111
- 80112
- 80113
- 80118
- 80120
- 80121
- 80122
- 80123
- 80124
- 80125
- 80126
- 80127
- 80128
- 80129
- 80130
- 80134
- 80135
- 80138
- 80203
- 80204
- 80205
- 80206
- 80209
- 80210
- 80212
- 80214
- 80216
- 80218
- 80219
- 80220
- 80221
- 80222
- 80223
- 80224
- 80227
- 80228
- 80229
- 80232
- 80235
- 80236
- 80237
- 80238
- 80239
- 80246
- 80247
- 80249
- 80403
- 80465
What should you ask Adventhealth Hospice before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
16% 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 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.
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.
Which other hospices serve Littleton, CO?
- All Seasons Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Adventhealth Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Adventhealth Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 061517 and has been since 1987.
What is Adventhealth Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Colorado average is 9.5.
How large is Adventhealth Hospice?
It cares for about 19 patients on an average day.
