Denver Senior AdvisorOptimal Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 4380 S Syracuse St Ste 630 in Denver, CO 80237. It has been certified since 2009. It cares for about 192 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 1 area where it is worse than the Colorado average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Optimal Hospice Care's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Optimal Hospice Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 4380 S Syracuse St Ste 630, Denver, CO 80237 |
| Phone | (303) 488-9998 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 061568 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/29/2009 |
How does Optimal Hospice Care score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Optimal Hospice Care 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 1 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | Optimal Hospice Care | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 48.9% | 49.4% | 52.4% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 2.2% | 7.9% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 49.4% | 32.6% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 6.9% | 4.9% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 11.1 min | 13 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 8.9% | 8.2% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.2% | 92.8% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 91.1% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Colorado average 96.4%) and 75.8% 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 Optimal Hospice Care?
81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Optimal Hospice Care; the Colorado average is 84%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Optimal Hospice Care | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 77% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 70% | 75% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 91% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 70% | 74% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 80% | 82% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 81% | 84% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Optimal Hospice Care deliver care, and to whom?
87% of optimal hospice care's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (52%). 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 | 87% |
| At home | 12% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 52% |
| Other conditions | 17% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 15% |
| Cancer | 7% |
| Respiratory disease | 7% |
| Stroke | 4% |
Which Denver-area ZIP codes does Optimal Hospice Care serve?
Optimal Hospice Care tells Medicare it serves 87 ZIP codes in Denver and Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas and Broomfield counties.
- 80002
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- 80260
- 80401
- 80403
- 80433
- 80465
- 80601
- 80602
What should you ask Optimal Hospice Care before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
49.4% 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 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 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
- Denver Hospice the — 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 Optimal Hospice Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Optimal Hospice Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 061568 and has been since 2009.
What is Optimal Hospice Care's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Colorado average is 9.5.
How large is Optimal Hospice Care?
It cares for about 192 patients on an average day.
