PATHWAYS HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 305 CARPENTER RD
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525 - Ownership Type
- Non-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- November 26, 1986
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 40 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Physicians | 2 |
| Volunteers | 6 |
78
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what PATHWAYS HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Both provided directly and arranged with other facilities
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2018.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how PATHWAYS HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
12.9 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 57th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
239
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day12.9 min
Ranks better than about 57% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends7.2%
Ranks better than about 41% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life94.2%
Ranks better than about 55% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits61.3%
Ranks better than about 38% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care9.1%
Ranks better than about 32% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months41.3%
Ranks better than about 37% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care2.1%
Ranks better than about 77% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice1.7%
Ranks better than about 41% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)96th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$12,219 · 19th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 57.3% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life57.3%
- All care steps completed100%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer25%
- Dementia23%
- Heart and circulatory disease14%
- Lung and respiratory disease12%
- Stroke9%
- Other conditions17%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins
Pathways Hospice serves families throughout the Fort Collins area from their office on Carpenter Road. This provider offers end-of-life care focused on comfort, dignity, and personal support. They bring a team of professionals directly to your home or a care facility. The goal is to manage pain and help patients live their final days with peace. Choosing the right care during a difficult time is hard. But having a local team you can trust makes a world of difference for everyone involved.
About Pathways Hospice
Pathways Hospice is a non-profit organization. That is a big deal because it means their focus stays on the patient rather than earning a profit for owners. They have been Medicare certified since November 26, 1986. That is nearly four decades of experience serving Larimer County. The thing is, long-term experience often leads to better coordination with local doctors and hospitals. Families should know that this longevity shows a deep commitment to the community. You are looking at a team with a long track record of showing up when families need them most.
High Quality Ratings
Understanding Hospice Care in Fort Collins
Hospice care in Northern Colorado is about more than just medicine. It is a philosophy of care that treats the person, not just the illness. Many families wait too long to ask for help because they think hospice is only for the very last days. In reality, it is meant to provide months of support. You get access to nurses, social workers, and volunteers who know how to help you navigate this season. The local community has several resources for those facing a terminal illness. And because providers like Pathways Hospice are well-established here, they know exactly how to connect you with the right local support networks.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Picking the right hospice team is a personal choice. You should feel empowered to ask tough questions during your initial meeting. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens at night. Second, ask how they help the family manage stress and grief, not just the patient. Third, ask how they coordinate care with your current primary doctor. Finally, ask what volunteers can do to help with daily tasks like errands or sitting with a loved one. The answers will tell you a lot about their culture. Trust your gut. You know what your family needs better than anyone else.
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