Denver Senior AdvisorOvation Hospice of Denver is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 7010 Broadway Ste 205 in Denver, CO 80221. It has been certified since 2023. It cares for about 14 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. 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 Ovation Hospice of Denver's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Ovation Hospice of Denver |
|---|---|
| Address | 7010 Broadway Ste 205, Denver, CO 80221 |
| Phone | (720) 674-7388 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 061625 |
| Ownership | Not published |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/02/2023 |
How does Ovation Hospice of Denver score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Ovation Hospice of Denver 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 1 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | Ovation Hospice of Denver | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 68.1% | 49.4% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 20% | 7.9% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 40% | 32.6% | 37.4% | Worse |
| 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 | 13.3 min | 13 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6% | 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, 60.3% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Colorado average 96.4%) and 70.6% 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 Ovation Hospice of Denver?
Medicare has not published family caregiver survey results for Ovation Hospice of Denver. Results appear only once a hospice has enough completed surveys over two years, so many smaller hospices have none.
Where does Ovation Hospice of Denver deliver care, and to whom?
95% of ovation hospice of denver's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (49%).
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 95% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 5% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 49% |
| Other conditions | 22% |
Which Denver-area ZIP codes does Ovation Hospice of Denver serve?
Ovation Hospice of Denver tells Medicare it serves 24 ZIP codes in Denver and Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas and Broomfield counties.
- 80003
- 80004
- 80005
- 80014
- 80021
- 80023
- 80112
- 80120
- 80126
- 80134
- 80138
- 80204
- 80211
- 80214
- 80220
- 80221
- 80222
- 80223
- 80226
- 80227
- 80234
- 80236
- 80401
- 80601
What should you ask Ovation Hospice of Denver before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
68.1% of Ovation Hospice of Denver'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
20% 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 eligibility is reviewed
40% 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.
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
- Optimal Hospice Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- At Home Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Ovation Hospice of Denver Medicare-certified?
Yes. Ovation Hospice of Denver is certified by Medicare under provider number 061625 and has been since 2023.
What is Ovation Hospice of Denver's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Colorado average is 9.5.
How large is Ovation Hospice of Denver?
It cares for about 14 patients on an average day.
