Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC

Recently certified— less historical data available2 years operating

Helena, Montana — Lewis and Clark County

Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC is an newer hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 32nd percentile in Montana. They perform particularly well in overall care quality indicators and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. As a newer provider, they have limited historical data — ask about their staffing model, on-call availability, and how they handle after-hours needs.

Some measures not reported by this provider.

87/100

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

Above 32% of hospices in Montana

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Quality breakdown

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

Visits in last days of lifeNot reported

Pain screeningNot reported

Pain assessmentNot reported

Breathing difficulty screeningNot reported

Breathing difficulty treatmentNot reported

Bowel care for pain medication patientsNot reported

2 measures not reported

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

Overall rating (9-10)82State-level data

Would recommend87State-level data

Timely care79State-level data

Team communication83State-level data

Respect93State-level data

Emotional & spiritual support91State-level data

Symptom management76State-level data

Caregiver training77State-level data

Treatment preferences documentedNot reported

Beliefs & values addressedNot reported

1 measure not reported

HCI Score

out of 10

32%

Percentile

in Montana

#22

State Rank

in Montana

HCI composite score9Above average

State avg: 8.9

HIS composite scoreNot reported

Continuous care / inpatient days0.2Above average

Gaps in nursing visits17.9Above average

Nurse care minutes per day19.3Above average

About this provider

Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC performs strongly in Process Integrity, placing them among the better providers in Montana.

Ask about their on-call availability and how they support families between scheduled visits.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score: 9 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days: 0.2
Gaps in nursing visits: 17.9
Nurse care minutes per day: 19.3
Visits near death: 98.5
Per-beneficiary spending: $8613

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

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

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life: Not reported
Nurse care minutes / day: 19.3
Per-beneficiary spending: $8613
Avg daily census: 13 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer: 24%
Dementia: 19%
Heart disease: 24%
Respiratory: Not reported
Stroke: Not reported

Data Sources

CCN: 271542
CMS Region: 8

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

Contact

Helena, MT 59601

(406) 422-0114