Americare Hospice And Palliative Care
Mesa, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031563)
CMS process measure: 89.36 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 99 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 726-7773 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 87% would definitely recommend Americare Hospice And Palliative Care, with 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 89.36, below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Americare Hospice And Palliative Care serves 99 ZIP codes from its Mesa, Arizona office in Maricopa County. Families in this broad area can be served from this location, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Americare Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 031563), since September 20, 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Americare Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Mesa, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 2005 (CCN 031563).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Americare Hospice And Palliative Care scored 89.36, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports that 78.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 9. These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available.
The hospice's service area covers 99 ZIP codes from its Mesa office, reflecting a broad reach across the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are included here. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice to confirm any details not covered by this public data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Americare Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 031563) since September 20, 2005, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 89.36, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29, per CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 99 ZIP codes from its office in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 99 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Americare Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 2005.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients may still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (480) 726-7773 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice directly at (480) 726-7773 for guidance and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the service area, and how care needs would be met — many of these can be discussed by calling (480) 726-7773.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Americare Hospice And Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031563?state=AZ to confirm current certification and quality 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.