Agape South
Green Valley, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031562)
CMS process measure: 94.94 (state average 94.29 — at state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 615-3996 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 89% would definitely recommend Agape South, with 86% rating overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process quality score of 94.94 is at the Arizona state average of 94.29, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Agape South serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Green Valley, Arizona, located in Pima County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Agape South is Medicare-certified (CCN 031562), certified since 2005; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Agape South is a for-profit hospice serving Green Valley, Arizona and the surrounding Pima County area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2005 (CCN 031562).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 89% would definitely recommend Agape South, and 86% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data available for this profile, so no star rating is stated here beyond these percentages.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Agape South scored 94.94, which CMS notes is at the Arizona state average of 94.29. A related care index score of 9 and a measure showing 59.8% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS for this hospice. These figures reflect the specific reporting period published by CMS Care Compare and may not reflect more recent performance.
Agape South's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 25 ZIP codes around its Green Valley office in Pima County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No cost or coverage details beyond this are included here.
Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact Agape South directly with specific questions about care options.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Agape South is Medicare-certified (CCN 031562), certified since August 9, 2005. 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Agape South, and 86% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Agape South's composite process measure score is 94.94, which CMS reports as at the Arizona state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists Agape South as serving 25 ZIP codes from its Green Valley, Arizona office in Pima County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Agape South is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, and CMS reports the same quality measures for all ownership types.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Agape South has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2005, 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 is for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it is not about giving up but about receiving care aligned with a patient's goals and wishes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Agape South at (520) 615-3996 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact Agape South at (520) 615-3996 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services provided, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports the patient and family; contact Agape South at (520) 615-3996 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Agape South directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031562?state=AZ to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.