Advisacare Hospice, Llc
Gilbert, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031656)
CMS process measure: 64.22 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 77 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 284-4600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey for Advisacare Hospice said they would recommend it 73% of the time, and 69% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 64.22 compared with Arizona's state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average.
Advisacare Hospice serves 77 ZIP codes from its Gilbert, Arizona office in Maricopa County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Advisacare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031656, since October 2016). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Advisacare Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Gilbert, Arizona, serving Maricopa County and the surrounding region. Its ownership type is listed with CMS as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since October 8, 2016.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, 73% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 69% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, Advisacare Hospice scored 64.22, compared with a state average of 94.29 for Arizona — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 52.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Advisacare Hospice serves 77 ZIP codes from its Gilbert, Arizona office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review the full, current data on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Advisacare Hospice?
Yes. Advisacare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031656), certified since October 8, 2016, 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?
In CMS's CAHPS survey data, 73% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Advisacare Hospice, and 69% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Advisacare Hospice's composite process score is 64.22, compared with an Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 52.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Advisacare Hospice serves 77 ZIP codes from its Gilbert, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 77 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Advisacare Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality of care, but families may want to ask how it affects services offered.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Advisacare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 8, 2016.
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 for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data doesn't specify care settings for Advisacare Hospice; please contact the hospice at (480) 284-4600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact Advisacare Hospice directly at (480) 284-4600 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staffing, how visits are scheduled near the end of life, and service area coverage — Advisacare Hospice can be reached at (480) 284-4600 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Advisacare Hospice (CCN 031656) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031656?state=AZ to see the latest published 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.