HopeWest

Name

HopeWest

Legal name

HopeWest

Website

https://hopewestco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Hospice-Affiliated/Independent) (HLADAHAL), Hospice Care in Assisted Living / Residential Care Facilities (HLADAHAE), Hospice & Palliative Respite Care (HSABAGAG)

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• Palliative care programs
• Dementia support care
• Grief counseling services
• Elderly care programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Weston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursements: HopeWest receives reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid for hospice, palliative care, and PACE services. The dementia support program is offered at no extra cost for Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Parts A and B.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, HopeWest relies on charitable donations from individuals, businesses, and community members. They accept donations through their website and various giving programs including Circle of Hope monthly giving and legacy gifts.
3. Foundation Support: HopeWest receives support from foundations that contribute to their programs and services.
4. Retail Operations (Heirlooms for Hospice & Spoons Bistro): HopeWest operates retail stores including Heirlooms for Hospice (resale shop) and Spoons bistro & bakery, which generate revenue to support HopeWest programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HopeWest is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing a coordinated continuum of healthcare and support services across western Colorado, including hospice care, palliative care, dementia support through the Medicare GUIDE model, PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), and grief support services for adults and children. Services are delivered through interdisciplinary care teams of physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, therapists, and volunteers, supported by complementary programs such as Heirlooms for Hospice thrift store and Spoons bistro & bakery.

Product overview

HopeWest is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing a coordinated ecosystem of healthcare and support services across western Colorado. The core offerings include Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Dementia Support (via the Medicare GUIDE model), PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), and grief support services for both adults (Adult Grief Support) and children/teens (HopeWest Kids). These services are designed to work together, providing physical, emotional, and spiritual care for individuals facing serious illness, aging, or bereavement. Complementary programs include Heirlooms for Hospice thrift store, Spoons bistro & bakery, veteran recognition, and free obituary services. The organization serves Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, and parts of Garfield and Rio Blanco counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HopeWest Kids: Grief support program for children and teens who have lost a loved one, offering counseling, support groups, and camp programs including Camp Good Grief and Itty Bitty Day Camp
• HopeWest PACE
• Heirlooms for Hospice
• Spoons bistro & bakery
• Center for Hope and Healing
• Ferris Hospice Care Center

Products and services

• Dementia Support Comprehensive dementia support services for patients and caregivers, including home-based services, support groups, caregiver training, and respite care. Serves Medicare beneficiaries through the GUIDE model at no extra cost for those enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B.
• PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) A comprehensive healthcare program designed to help seniors safely remain in their homes by providing coordinated medical and support services. An interdisciplinary team works with each participant to design services around unique needs.
• Palliative Care Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on providing relief from symptoms and stress while improving quality of life for both patient and family.
• Hospice Care Physical, emotional, and spiritual care for terminally ill patients, focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment. Available without a physician referral — anyone can request services directly.
• Adult Grief Support Individualized grief support services for adults dealing with loss, including support groups, individual counseling, and resources to help discover peace, strength, and purpose. Available to community members regardless of whether their loved one was a HopeWest patient.
• HopeWest Kids (Grief Support for Kids & Teens) Specialized grief support program for children and teens who have experienced loss, including individual counseling, support groups, Camp Good Grief, Itty Bitty Day Camp, and equine-assisted therapy programs. The only program of its kind in western Colorado, serving 580+ children annually.
• Honoring Veterans Recognition and specialized support program for veterans, providing honor and appreciation for their service through HopeWest's hospice and palliative care programs.
• Obituary Services Free obituary creation and viewing service for community members to honor and remember loved ones.
• Heirlooms for Hospice A volunteer-run thrift store selling donated items to raise funds for HopeWest programs including bereavement support, hospice care, PACE, and palliative care.
• Spoons bistro & bakery A bistro and bakery operated by HopeWest, serving as both a community gathering space and fundraiser for HopeWest programs.
• Family Caregiver Resources Educational materials, guides, and resources for family caregivers including medication resources, signs of death nearing, and guides to next steps.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of families would recommend HopeWest to others
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) - GUIDE ModelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHopeWest participates in the GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) model, a Medicare model administered by CMS. This model serves Medicare beneficiaries with dementia, providing home-based support services at no extra cost to patients.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Amedisys: Large publicly-traded home health and hospice operator (now under UnitedHealth/Optum). Comparable to HopeWest on the home-health-adjacent hospice service line, though operates at substantially greater scale across many states.
• VITAS Healthcare (Chemed): Largest hospice provider in the United States, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. Operates a similar hospice-focused clinical model at much greater scale and geographic breadth, making it the relevant incumbent benchmark for HopeWest's hospice core.
• Enhabit: Public home health and hospice spinoff from Encompass Health, operating across 30+ states. Comparable to HopeWest on hospice and home-health service delivery, though serves a broader patient mix and operates at much greater scale.
• CenterWell Hospice (Humana): Humana's home-based care division encompassing hospice, home health, and primary care. Comparable to HopeWest on hospice and palliative service delivery, though embedded in a much larger payvider/incumbent structure.

Direct peers

• Bristol Hospice: Multi-state hospice chain with a portfolio model similar to HopeWest's interdisciplinary care delivery. Directly comparable on hospice core services, regional operating model, and referral-driven go-to-market.
• St. Croix Hospice: Multi-state hospice provider focused on regional clusters with strong local clinical teams. Closely comparable to HopeWest on hospice service line, regional operating model, and emphasis on family satisfaction quality metrics.
• Compassus: National hospice, palliative, and home health provider operating across more than 30 states. Directly comparable to HopeWest in hospice and palliative core services, with similar interdisciplinary care-team model and similar revenue mix of Medicare reimbursement plus philanthropic support.
• InnovAge Holding Corp. Largest pure-play operator of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in the U.S. Directly comparable to HopeWest specifically on the PACE program line, including capitated Medicare reimbursement and interdisciplinary senior care delivery.
• Traditions Health: Hospice and home health provider operating across multiple states with an interdisciplinary clinical model. Comparable to HopeWest on hospice service line, geographic-expansion playbook, and mix of Medicare reimbursement plus community-based mission.
• Gentiva: Large national hospice and palliative care provider spun out of Kindred at Home. Closely comparable to HopeWest on hospice/palliative core service offering, interdisciplinary clinical model, and Medicare reimbursement dependency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuBU0KYUvKDFKNArSOAOtYw
• Facebookfacebook.com/HopeWestCO
• Instagraminstagram.com/hopewestco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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