91/ 100
Not rated
Canyon Hospice of Southern Utah
Hospice · 640 East 700 South, Suite 206, St. George, UT 84770
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
67/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 03/18/2014 · CCN 461603
- Rank in St. George
- #6 of 16 hospices
- Rank in Utah
- #15 of 68 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 17 patients
- County
- Washington
- Service area
- 11 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 98.5% | 95.6% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 83% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 9.2 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
CMS has not published these measures for this provider (usually because too few patients were treated in the reporting period).
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 5.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 9.7% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11.8% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 64.7% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.9% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $21,709 | — | $19,227 | Worse |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 15.1 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.3% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 98.2% | — | 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
Dementia33%
Heart/circulatory disease19%
Other conditions22%
Where care is provided
Private home19%
Assisted living68%
Skilled nursing facility13%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (11)
84047, 84720, 84721, 84737, 84738, 84757, 84761, 84765, 84770, 84780, 84790
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canyon Hospice of Southern Utah Medicare-certified?
Yes. Canyon Hospice of Southern Utah (CMS Certification Number 461603) has been Medicare-certified since 03/18/2014, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Canyon Hospice of Southern Utah compare to other hospices in St. George?
Canyon Hospice of Southern Utah ranks #6 of 16 hospices based in St. George on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Canyon Hospice of Southern Utah serve?
Canyon Hospice of Southern Utah reports serving 11 ZIP codes to CMS, including 84047, 84720, 84721, 84737, 84738. Call (435) 773-6600 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Canyon Hospice of Southern Utah. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.