Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care

What Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care does

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care is a Colorado-based 501c3 nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization founded in 1980 and headquartered at 2550 Tenderfoot Hill Street in Colorado Springs. It is the only nonprofit hospice serving El Paso and Teller counties, providing hospice care, palliative care, pediatric hospice, veteran-specific care, faith-based care, and an extensive grief-support program (adult, children/teen, and the recently integrated Voices of Grief). Its service portfolio expanded materially in June 2025 with the opening of a 12-suite freestanding Inpatient Care Center — the only hospice inpatient facility in the region — and it supports patients across home, assisted living, skilled nursing, and inpatient settings with 24/7/365 on-call coverage.

The organization operates a clinical, labor-intensive service model rather than a technology platform; core delivery relies on interdisciplinary care teams (nurses, social workers, CNAs, physicians, chaplains) and partners with hospitals, physicians, and senior living communities for referrals. Revenue is generated primarily through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance reimbursement for hospice and palliative services, supplemented by a separately incorporated 501c3 fundraising arm (Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation) that runs donations, planned giving (Legacy Circle), and signature events such as Illuminations ($108,500 raised in 2026). It holds ACHC accreditation, a Medicare CMS 4-star rating, and Level 5 We Honor Veterans status (the highest tier, and the only such designation in El Paso County).

Name

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care

Legal name

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care

Website

https://pikespeakhospice.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care is a Colorado Springs-based nonprofit founded in 1980 providing hospice, palliative, pediatric, veteran, and grief support services across El Paso and Teller counties, operating the region's only freestanding hospice Inpatient Care Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community-Based Palliative Care (Home-Based Non-Hospice) (HLADAHAH), Palliative Care Clinics & Outpatient Programs (HLADAHAF), Non-Hospice Serious-Illness / Community-Based Palliative Care (In-Home) (HSABAFAF), In-Home Hospice Physician / Nurse Practitioner Visits (HSABAFAM), End-of-Life Emotional & Spiritual Support (Chaplaincy/Counseling) In-Home (HSABAFAH), Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Hospice-Affiliated/Independent) (HLADAHAL)

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• Palliative care services
• Grief and bereavement support
• Inpatient hospice facility
• Pediatric hospice care

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Reimbursement: Revenue from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance reimbursement for hospice and palliative care services provided to patients.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: Charitable donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations supporting hospice care, grief services, pediatric care, veteran programs, and charity care. The Illuminations fundraising event raised over $108,000 in 2026.
3. Foundation Support: Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation (501c3) supports the organization through grants, sponsorships, bequests, and individual donations. Naming opportunities at the Inpatient Care Center (bricks at $300, naming opportunities starting at $10,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care provides hospice and palliative care services to terminally and seriously ill patients in El Paso and Teller counties of Colorado. Services are delivered in patients' homes, senior and skilled nursing communities, and at its 12-suite freestanding Inpatient Care Center in Colorado Springs, with 24/7/365 on-call clinical support and supplemental grief, bereavement, veteran, pediatric, and faith-based programs.

Product overview

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care is a nonprofit hospice organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of end-of-life and supportive care services. The core offerings include Hospice Care, Palliative Care, an Inpatient Care Center (12-suite freestanding facility opened June 2025), Pediatric Care, Veteran Care, Faith-Based Care, and Specialized Care. The organization provides extensive grief and loss support through adult and children/teen programs, including the Voices of Grief program (transitioned April 2026), support groups, individual counseling, and memorial events such as Butterflies in the Garden and Illuminations. The Foundation supports patients through Making Memories experiences and Grateful Hearts donations. As the only nonprofit hospice in El Paso and Teller counties, the organization serves all patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Voices of Grief: Community grief support groups and education program offering 10-15 closed support groups annually, including Understanding Your Grief, Facing the Mourning, Infant Loss Group, Gone Too Soon, Navigating Early Grief, and Honoring Our Grief for military community.

Products and services

• Hospice Care Expert end-of-life care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, delivered in patients' homes, senior and skilled nursing communities, and at the Inpatient Care Center with 24/7/365 on-call support.
• Palliative Care Specialized medical care for people living with serious illness, providing relief from symptoms and stress and improving quality of life alongside curative treatment.
• Inpatient Care Center Colorado Springs' only freestanding hospice Inpatient Care Center offering 24/7 expert medical and nursing care in a peaceful, home-like setting for short-term symptom management, stabilization, and caregiver respite.
• Pediatric Care Specialized hospice care designed for the unique needs of children facing life-limiting illness and their families.
• Veteran Care Specialized end-of-life care for veterans, including veteran recognition ceremonies, pinning ceremonies, bedside salutes, and a dedicated Veteran Liaison who helps navigate military benefits.
• Faith-Based Care Hospice care services incorporating spiritual support and guidance aligned with patients' faith traditions and beliefs, with chaplain services.
• Specialized Care Customized care programs addressing specific patient needs and conditions.
• Adult Grief Support Grief support groups and individual counseling for adults, including Grief Journeys, Facing the Mourning, Understanding Your Grief, and Gone Too Soon groups, with sliding-fee and veteran discounts.
• Children & Teen Grief Support Individual and family counseling, support groups, and day camps for children ages 3 to 18 experiencing grief and loss, including Camp Brave Heart - a Day at the Zoo.
• Voices of Grief A program of Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care offering 10-15 closed support groups annually for community members experiencing grief, including Understanding Your Grief, Facing the Mourning, Infant Loss Group, Gone Too Soon, Navigating Early Grief, and Honoring Our Grief for the military community.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer engagement program supporting patient companionship, respite for caregivers, veteran recognition, and administrative support, coordinated through a dedicated Volunteer Services team.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quality score of 94 out of 100 on National Hospice Locator (national average: 67)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rocky Mountain PBScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2026Rocky Mountain PBS co-presents the 'Caregiving in Community: A Film and Conversation on Support, Strain & Strength' event with PPHPC. Rocky Mountain PBS's Allies for Aging Initiative partners on caregiver education and awareness programs.
• Voices of Grief Support and Education CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Beginning April 2026, Voices of Grief transitioned as a program of Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care's Center for Grief and Loss. This ensures continued community grief support services with expanded resources and long-term sustainability.
• Home Front Military NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization dedicated to connecting military members, veterans, and their families with critical resources, emergency assistance, and support services. PPHPC is a Bronze Sponsor of their Honoring the Brave Golf Tournament. Partners on veteran recognition events and community outreach for veterans in Colorado Springs.
• Mount Carmel Veterans Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal veteran services organization. PPHPC partners with Mount Carmel to ensure veteran access to hospice and palliative care services in the Colorado Springs area.
• Disabled American Veterans Chapter 26minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAV Chapter 26 donated individual stars from retired flags to be shared with veteran patients as tokens of recognition and appreciation for their military service.
• Home Care and Hospice Association of Colorado (HHAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit, non-partisan organization representing home health, home care, and hospice agencies across all 64 Colorado counties. PPHPC team members attend annual conferences for collaboration, education, and connection with peers in the hospice and homecare industry.
• Senior Resource CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado Springs area organization bringing together professionals dedicated to supporting older adults, caregivers, and families. PPHPC participates in collaborative meetings and annual awards (Joe Henjum Senior Accolades) recognizing excellence in senior services.
• Alzheimer's AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP PHPC partners with the Alzheimer's Association for educational events and support for families navigating Alzheimer's and dementia, including family social events at senior living communities.
• Flags for Fallen VetscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership coordinating flag placement at Pikes Peak National Cemetery for Memorial Day. Over 4,500 American flags placed to honor fallen service members. PPHPC has helped coordinate this event for three years.
• Golden Bridges NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 8th Annual Senior Teller County Expo, bringing together organizations serving seniors in Teller County.
• Tommy's Express Car WashminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor providing free exterior and interior car washes to PPHPC's mobile care team members who drive over 418,000 miles annually serving patients.
• The GazelleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media partner providing news coverage of PPHPC events, services, and community involvement. Named PPHPC a Top Workplace and Bronze Winner in Best of the Springs.
• Pikes Peak Area Agency on AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP PHPC sponsors the annual Caregivers Pampering Day, an event celebrating and supporting family caregivers in the Colorado Springs area.
• Mason Law & Planning GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for Voices of Grief documentary screening on June 24, 2026 at their Monument, CO location.
• Hillside Gardens & Event CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the annual Butterflies in the Garden memorial event, hosting the butterfly release ceremony in Colorado Springs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Amedisys Hospice (Optum CenterWell): Major U.S. hospice and home health provider, now part of UnitedHealth's Optum. Directly comparable hospice service line, but with national scale and integration into a large managed care organization.
• Compassus: National hospice, palliative, and home health operator with hospice services across multiple states. Comparable to PPHPC as a hospice and palliative care provider, but with much broader geographic reach and scale.
• VITAS Healthcare (Chemed): Largest U.S. hospice operator, owned by Chemed Corporation. Provides hospice and palliative care services nationally; directly comparable to PPHPC's core hospice and palliative care lines but with a national footprint.
• Gentiva: Large national hospice and palliative care provider serving patients across the U.S. Directly comparable core service offering to PPHPC, with significantly larger scale and a multi-state footprint.

Direct peers

• Capital Caring Health: Nonprofit hospice, palliative, and grief support organization in the mid-Atlantic region. Direct peer to PPHPC in mission, nonprofit structure, and integrated hospice/palliative/grief service model.
• Alive Hospice (Nashville): Nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider serving Middle Tennessee with hospice, palliative, grief support, and inpatient services. Closely comparable regional nonprofit hospice model to PPHPC, including inpatient facility operations.
• Gilchrist (Greater Baltimore Medical Center): Nonprofit hospice, palliative care, and grief support organization serving Central Maryland. Direct peer to PPHPC as a regional nonprofit offering hospice, palliative, and bereavement services with similar community fundraising model.
• Hospice of the Piedmont: Nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider in Virginia. Direct peer to PPHPC as a regional nonprofit hospice offering hospice, palliative care, and bereavement services with community-based fundraising.
• Bristol Hospice: Multi-state hospice provider with locations across the western and southern U.S. Comparable hospice service model to PPHPC, though structured as a for-profit operator with broader geographic reach.
• HopeHealth: Nonprofit hospice, palliative care, and grief support organization serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Closely comparable to PPHPC as a regional nonprofit hospice with palliative care, grief support, and community education services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pikespeakhospice

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investments

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