Auburn Crest Hospice
93% would definitely recommend
78/ 100
Hospice of North Idaho
Hospice · 2290 W Prairie Ave, Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
Family caregiver survey rating
79/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 05/23/1986 · CCN 131504
- Rank in Coeur D Alene
- #1 of 5 hospices
- Rank in Idaho
- #9 of 47 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 116 patients
- County
- Kootenai
- Service area
- 38 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 99.3% | 95.2% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 51% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9.3 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 7 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 88% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 83% | 79% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 96% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 81% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 92% | 84% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 95% | 87% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 7 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 3.9% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 70.3% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 9.1% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 34.1% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.8% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $9,980 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 14.6 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 12.5% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 95.9% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer34%
Dementia7%
Stroke17%
Heart/circulatory disease18%
Respiratory disease7%
Other conditions19%
Where care is provided
Private home57%
Assisted living33%
Nursing facility2%
Skilled nursing facility3%
Inpatient hospice unit4%
Other1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (38)
83501, 83544, 83801, 83803, 83804, 83808, 83809, 83810, 83813, 83814, 83815, 83816, 83822, 83824, 83830, 83833, 83835, 83837, 83839, 83846, 83849, 83850, 83851, 83853, 83854, 83856, 83858, 83860, 83861, 83866, 83867, 83868, 83869, 83870, 83873, 83876, 83877, 99016
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hospice of North Idaho Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice of North Idaho (CMS Certification Number 131504) has been Medicare-certified since 05/23/1986, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Hospice of North Idaho compare to other hospices in Coeur D Alene?
Hospice of North Idaho ranks #1 of 5 hospices based in Coeur D Alene on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does Hospice of North Idaho serve?
Hospice of North Idaho reports serving 38 ZIP codes to CMS, including 83501, 83544, 83801, 83803, 83804. Call (208) 772-7994 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Hospice of North Idaho. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.