Denver Senior AdvisorElevation Hospice of Colorado is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 7850 Vance Dr Ste 230 in Arvada, CO 80003. It has been certified since 2016. It cares for about 160 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 2 areas where it is worse than the Colorado average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Elevation Hospice of Colorado's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Elevation Hospice of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Address | 7850 Vance Dr Ste 230, Arvada, CO 80003 |
| Phone | (720) 608-2181 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 061592 |
| Ownership | Other |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/13/2016 |
How does Elevation Hospice of Colorado score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Elevation 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 0 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Elevation Hospice of Colorado | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 49.8% | 49.4% | 52.4% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 6.2% | 7.9% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 43.5% | 32.6% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1% | 1.6% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 11 min | 13 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 8.3% | 8.2% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 91.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 99.9% 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 Elevation Hospice of Colorado?
80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Elevation 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 | Elevation Hospice of Colorado | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 81% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 67% | 75% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 90% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 90% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 70% | 74% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 79% | 82% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 80% | 84% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Elevation Hospice of Colorado deliver care, and to whom?
43% of elevation hospice of colorado's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (28%). 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 | 43% |
| In assisted living | 29% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 27% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 28% |
| Cancer | 25% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 16% |
| Other conditions | 15% |
| Respiratory disease | 12% |
| Stroke | 6% |
Which Denver-area ZIP codes does Elevation Hospice of Colorado serve?
Elevation Hospice of Colorado tells Medicare it serves 92 ZIP codes in Denver and Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas and Broomfield counties.
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What should you ask Elevation Hospice of Colorado before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
43.5% 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 11 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 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 Arvada, CO?
- Gracia Hospice Group Inc — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Elevation Hospice of Colorado Medicare-certified?
Yes. Elevation Hospice of Colorado is certified by Medicare under provider number 061592 and has been since 2016.
What is Elevation 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 Elevation Hospice of Colorado?
It cares for about 160 patients on an average day.
