Pathways Hospice

What Pathways Hospice does

Pathways Hospice & Palliative Care is a community-based nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving Larimer and Weld Counties in Northern Colorado. Founded in 1978, it operates as the oldest and largest community-based nonprofit hospice in the region, delivering hospice care (routine home-based, continuous, respite, and inpatient), palliative care, a nationally recognized grief and loss counseling program, and specialized veteran (Level 4 We Honor Veterans) and pediatric services. The organization runs a 12-bed dedicated Inpatient Care Center in Fort Collins — the only dedicated hospice inpatient facility in Northern Colorado — along with a Greeley office. It is affiliated with the Care Synergy network of nonprofit healthcare organizations.

The business model is anchored in the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers eligible end-of-life services, supplemented by charitable donations (online giving, planned/legacy gifts, memorial donations, non-cash gifts), annual fundraising events (A Vintage Affair), sliding-scale grief counseling fees, and volunteer-supported service delivery. Go-to-market is community-led and referral-driven: healthcare provider referrals from hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, and assisted living communities feed patient intake, augmented by direct outreach, community events, educational content, a regional radio presence (Good Morning NOCO), and an online referral template routed through Care Synergy. Pathways holds ACHC accreditation and is the only hospice in its service area with a 4-star Medicare CMS Care Compare rating.

The organization reported serving 2,585 individuals in 2025 with 144 volunteers contributing 12,432 hours of service (valued at $481,218). Headcount sits at 101-250 employees. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Leadership includes a President, a recently hired VP of Clinical Services (Marianne Buss, June 2026), a Director of Business Development (Natalie Petersen, November 2025), a Medical Director, and clinical/social services managers. The company is privately held as a 501(c)-style nonprofit (EIN 84-0782874), is not publicly traded, has no disclosed funding rounds or M&A activity, and has no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

Name

Pathways Hospice

Legal name

Pathways Hospice

Website

https://pathways-care.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pathways Hospice & Palliative Care is the oldest and largest community-based nonprofit hospice in Northern Colorado, delivering hospice, palliative, grief, veteran, and pediatric care across Larimer and Weld Counties from Fort Collins and Greeley, including the region's only dedicated 12-bed hospice Inpatient Care Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Hospice Serious-Illness / Community-Based Palliative Care (In-Home) (HSABAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC), Hospice & Palliative Respite Care (HSABAGAG), End-of-Life Emotional & Spiritual Support (Chaplaincy/Counseling) In-Home (HSABAFAH), Volunteer & Companion Support Services (Hospice Volunteer Programs) (HSABAFAO), Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked) (HLAFAEAO), Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Care (HLADAHAI)

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• Palliative care
• Bereavement counseling
• End-of-life care
• Inpatient hospice

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicare Hospice Benefit: Primary revenue stream through Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients with life-limiting illness covering hospice services, palliative care, and related support.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations including online giving, planned/legacy gifts, memorial donations, and non-cash gifts (stock, real estate).
3. Special Events: Annual fundraising event 'A Vintage Affair' featuring whiskey, wine, and beer tastings with auctions. Event supports Family Assistance Fund and Dream Quilters Project.
4. Grief Counseling Fees: Sliding scale fees for grief counseling services. Insurance may cover costs in many instances. Services provided regardless of ability to pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pathways Hospice & Palliative Care provides nonprofit hospice and palliative care services across home, facility, and a dedicated 12-bed Inpatient Care Center setting for individuals with life-limiting illness, along with grief and loss counseling for patients, families, and the broader community. Services include routine, continuous, and respite hospice care, palliative pain and symptom management, specialized veteran and pediatric programs, and complementary music, art, and pet therapies serving Larimer and Weld Counties in Northern Colorado.

Product overview

Pathways Hospice & Palliative Care is a nonprofit hospice provider offering a comprehensive suite of end-of-life and supportive care services. The core offering is Hospice Care, which encompasses multiple care delivery models including Routine Care (in-home), Inpatient Care Center, Continuous Care, and Respite Care. These are complemented by Palliative Care for symptom management, a nationally recognized Grief and Loss Counseling Center with support groups and creative therapies (music, art, pet therapy), specialized Pediatric Care and Veteran Care Services (Level 4 We Honor Veterans partner), and an extensive volunteer program. The Inpatient Care Center is a unique 12-bed dedicated facility serving as the only hospice inpatient setting in Northern Colorado. Services are delivered across Larimer and Weld Counties, with a focus on the whole person—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospice Care Specialized end-of-life care for individuals with life-limiting illness, focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Services include Routine Care, Inpatient Care, Continuous Care, and Respite Care delivered wherever patients call home.
• Palliative Care Pain and symptom management for individuals experiencing serious illness, with support for families and caregivers, delivered alongside curative treatment when appropriate.
• Inpatient Care Center A 12-bed dedicated inpatient facility providing hospital-level hospice care in a peaceful, home-like environment for patients whose symptoms are too complex to manage at home, with private suites, family accommodations, family lounges, and a non-denominational chapel.
• Grief and Loss Counseling Center Nationally recognized grief and loss program providing bereavement support for the entire community, including individual counseling, support groups, and creative therapies on a sliding-scale fee basis with insurance accepted.
• Veteran Care Services Specialized end-of-life care for veterans including recognition ceremonies, VA benefits navigation, trauma-informed support, and matching with veteran volunteers under We Honor Veterans Level 4 partnership.
• Pediatric Care Services Specialized, compassionate hospice care tailored to the unique needs of children with serious illness and their families.
• Hospice Continuous Care Intensive, around-the-clock care provided in the home during crisis periods when symptoms require continuous monitoring.
• Hospice Respite Care Short-term inpatient care providing caregivers a safe opportunity to rest while their loved one receives expert hospice care at the Inpatient Care Center.
• Grief Support Groups & Events Support groups and events including Living With Loss, Men's Group, On Our Own, Caregiver Support, and special events like Butterfly Release and holiday grief support, offered on a sliding-scale or donation-suggested basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of surveyed families would definitely recommend Pathways Hospice
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Superior Medical EquipmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDurable medical equipment partnership providing hospital beds, mobility aids, oxygen equipment, and specialized tools for hospice patients. Both organizations are affiliates of Care Synergy network.
• Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal therapy partnership providing equine-assisted services. Paco and Levi miniature donkeys visited the Inpatient Care Center for patient joy and connection.
• Gulley GreenhouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner that donated flowers for Pathways employees, demonstrating local business support for the organization.
• Home Care and Hospice Association of Colorado (HHAC)minorOthersNonprofit association representing home health, home care, and hospice agencies across all 64 Colorado counties. Focuses on advocacy, education, and strengthening the profession.
• Care SynergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent network organization connecting mission-driven nonprofit healthcare organizations serving older adults with complex medical needs. Includes Pathways and Superior Medical Equipment as affiliates.
• Medicare/CMScoreOthersFederal healthcare program providing hospice benefit coverage for eligible patients. Publishes Care Compare quality ratings including star ratings.
• Wilbur's Total BeverageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage provider for A Vintage Affair fundraising event, contributing 200+ varieties of libations for annual event.
• Bacon Elementary SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal elementary school whose student council created Valentine's Day cards for hospice patients, demonstrating community youth engagement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pathways.hospice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pathways-hospice

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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