Sacred Passage Hospice

For-Profit10 years operating

Aurora, Colorado — Arapahoe County

Sacred Passage Hospice is an established for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 26th percentile in Colorado. They perform particularly well in clinical care practices and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. Worth noting: their Hospice Care Index falls below the state average. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

Above 26% of hospices in Colorado

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

2 measures not reported

Visits in last days of life57.6

State avg: 63.6

Pain screening100

State avg: 92.3

Pain assessmentNot reported
Breathing difficulty screening100

State avg: 92.3

Breathing difficulty treatment100

State avg: 92.3

Bowel care for pain medication patientsNot reported

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Colorado CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)80
Would recommend84
Timely care75
Team communication80
Respect91
Emotional & spiritual support90
Symptom management73
Caregiver training75
Treatment preferences documented100

State avg: 92.3

Beliefs & values addressed100

State avg: 92.3

8

HCI Score

out of 10

26%

Percentile

in Colorado

#65

State Rank

in Colorado

HCI composite score8

State avg: 9.5

HIS composite score100

State avg: 92.3

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits76.9
Nurse care minutes per day8

About this provider

Sacred Passage Hospice performs strongly in Process Integrity, placing them among the better providers in Colorado.

Ask about their staffing approach for end-of-life visits — their current rate is below the state benchmark.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
8 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
76.9
Nurse care minutes per day
8
Visits near death
80.6
Per-beneficiary spending
$23108

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
100
Treatment preferences
100
Beliefs & values
100
Pain screening
100
Pain assessment
Not reported
Dyspnea screening
100
Dyspnea treatment
100
Opioid bowel care
Not reported

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
57.6%
Nurse care minutes / day
8
Per-beneficiary spending
$23108
Avg daily census
24 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
Not reported
Dementia
35%
Heart disease
31%
Respiratory
Not reported
Stroke
Not reported

Data Sources

CCN
061591
CMS Region
8

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Aurora, CO 80014

(303) 357-2540