Agape Hospice & Palliative Care
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031614)
CMS process measure: 99.1 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 207-5817 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 90% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.10 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care serves 43 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Agape Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 031614, since 2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Tucson, Arizona, serving families in Pima County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 6, 2013 (CCN 031614).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Agape Hospice & Palliative Care received a 4-star rating. Ninety percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 84% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Agape Hospice & Palliative Care scored 99.10, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 60.8% of patients, based on CMS data.
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care's service area covers 43 ZIP codes from its Tucson office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No additional service, staffing, or facility details beyond what is stated here are known.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Agape Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 031614) since March 6, 2013. 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 the CMS CAHPS survey, Agape Hospice & Palliative Care earned a 4-star rating, with 90% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating overall care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.10, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 60.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care serves 43 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type doesn't directly determine care quality, so CMS quality and survey scores are more useful indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 6, 2013, according to CMS records.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is limited.
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 giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact Agape Hospice & Palliative Care at (520) 207-5817 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Agape Hospice & Palliative Care directly at (520) 207-5817 to discuss how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Agape Hospice & Palliative Care on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (520) 207-5817.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Agape Hospice & Palliative Care (CCN 031614) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031614?state=AZ to review its 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.