Ability Hospice
Mesa, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031734)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 447-9049 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ability Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. CMS also has not published a composite process score for comparison with the Arizona state average of 94.29, though CMS does report a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
Ability Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Mesa, Arizona office in Maricopa County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Ability Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031734, certified since March 25, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ability Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Mesa, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 25, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031734.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ability Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This is not an indication of poor quality; it simply means the figures are not yet available publicly. Likewise, CMS has not published a composite process measure score specifically for this hospice, so no comparison to the Arizona state average of 94.29 can be made at this time (CMS lists this as 'not reported').
CMS does report a care index score of 9 and notes that 28.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data available. Families can review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Ability Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Mesa, Arizona office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are included here. Families considering hospice care are encouraged to contact Ability Hospice directly and to review current information on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ability Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031734, since March 25, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ability Hospice, which often occurs with smaller patient counts rather than indicating a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the composite process measure comparison for Ability Hospice as 'not reported,' so no comparison to the Arizona state average of 94.29 is currently available; CMS does report a care index score of 9 and a 28.6% rate of visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ability Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Mesa, Arizona location in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ability Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, so families should also review CMS quality data and speak directly with the hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ability Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 25, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focusing on comfort during a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Ability Hospice; please contact the hospice at (480) 447-9049 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Ability Hospice at (480) 447-9049 for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and staffing directly with the hospice; contact Ability Hospice at (480) 447-9049 and review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ability Hospice (CCN 031734) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031734?state=AZ to review the most current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.