Denver Senior AdvisorDenver Hospice the is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 8289 E Lowry Blvd in Denver, CO 80230. It has been certified since 1984. It cares for about 336 patients on an average day, making it one of the larger hospices in the area. It scores 10 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 3 areas where it is worse than the Colorado average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Denver Hospice the's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Denver Hospice the |
|---|---|
| Address | 8289 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230 |
| Phone | (303) 321-2828 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 061504 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/17/1984 |
How does Denver Hospice the score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Denver Hospice the 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 3.
| Indicator | Denver Hospice the | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 68.5% | 49.4% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 12% | 7.9% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 28.5% | 32.6% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.9% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 10.4 min | 13 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 13.5% | 8.2% | 9.6% | Better |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 92.4% | 92.8% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 99.7% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Colorado average 96.4%) and 50.8% 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 Denver Hospice the?
84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Denver Hospice the; the Colorado average is 84%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Denver Hospice the | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 77% | 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 | 89% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 71% | 74% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 81% | 82% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 84% | 84% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Denver Hospice the deliver care, and to whom?
56% of denver hospice the's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (31%). 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 | 56% |
| In a nursing facility | 26% |
| In assisted living | 13% |
| In an inpatient hospice unit | 4% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 31% |
| Dementia | 21% |
| Other conditions | 19% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 13% |
| Respiratory disease | 12% |
| Stroke | 5% |
Which Denver-area ZIP codes does Denver Hospice the serve?
Denver Hospice the tells Medicare it serves 99 ZIP codes in Denver and Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas and Broomfield counties.
- 80002
- 80003
- 80004
- 80005
- 80007
- 80010
- 80011
- 80012
- 80013
- 80014
- 80015
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- 80017
- 80018
- 80019
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- 80021
- 80022
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- 80030
- 80031
- 80033
- 80045
- 80102
- 80103
- 80104
- 80105
- 80108
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- 80110
- 80111
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- 80116
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- 80130
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- 80202
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- 80207
- 80209
- 80210
- 80211
- 80212
- 80214
- 80215
- 80216
- 80218
- 80219
- 80220
- 80221
- 80222
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- 80224
- 80226
- 80227
- 80228
- 80229
- 80230
- 80231
- 80232
- 80233
- 80234
- 80235
- 80236
- 80237
- 80238
- 80239
- 80241
- 80246
- 80247
- 80249
- 80260
- 80401
- 80403
- 80425
- 80433
- 80465
- 80601
- 80602
- 80603
- 80640
What should you ask Denver Hospice the before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
68.5% of Denver Hospice the's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 49.4% across Colorado. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask what happens in the first week
12% 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 how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 10.4 minutes per routine care day, against 13 minutes across Colorado. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
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 Denver, CO?
- Brighton Hospice Colorado, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Canyon Home Care & Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Compassus - Greater Denver — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Optimal Hospice Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- At Home Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Gateway Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Denver Hospice the Medicare-certified?
Yes. Denver Hospice the is certified by Medicare under provider number 061504 and has been since 1984.
What is Denver Hospice the's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Colorado average is 9.5.
How large is Denver Hospice the?
It cares for about 336 patients on an average day.
