Denver Senior AdvisorDignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 400 E 84TH Ave Ste W202 in Thornton, CO 80229. It has been certified since 2012. It cares for about 148 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 3 areas where it is worse than the Colorado average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 E 84TH Ave Ste W202, Thornton, CO 80229 |
| Phone | (720) 222-3315 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 061578 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/16/2012 |
How does Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC 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 | Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 77.5% | 49.4% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 3.5% | 7.9% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 49.8% | 32.6% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 4.8% | 4.9% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 10.9 min | 13 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6.9% | 8.2% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 97.2% | 92.8% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 92.2% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Colorado average 96.4%) and 73.2% 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 Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC?
91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC; the Colorado average is 84%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 82% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 77% | 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 | 94% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 76% | 74% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 85% | 82% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 91% | 84% | 85% | Better |
Where does Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC deliver care, and to whom?
48% of dignity hospice of colorado, llc's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (41%). 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 | 48% |
| At home | 28% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 25% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 41% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 19% |
| Other conditions | 15% |
| Cancer | 11% |
| Respiratory disease | 10% |
| Stroke | 7% |
Which Denver-area ZIP codes does Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC serve?
Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC tells Medicare it serves 79 ZIP codes in Denver and Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas and Broomfield counties.
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What should you ask Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
77.5% of Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC'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 how eligibility is reviewed
49.8% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Colorado average 32.6%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 10.9 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 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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 061578 and has been since 2012.
What is Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Colorado average is 9.5.
How large is Dignity Hospice of Colorado, LLC?
It cares for about 148 patients on an average day.
