Anthem East Llc
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 001563)
CMS process measure: 78.05 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 716-7745 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Anthem East Llc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 78.05, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Anthem East Llc serves 16 ZIP codes from its office near Tucson, Arizona, in Pinal County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Anthem East Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 001563), certified since June 2, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Anthem East Llc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Tucson, Arizona, with an office based in Pinal County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 2023, according to CMS Care Compare records. Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data, so families are encouraged to ask the hospice directly about who operates the organization.
CMS's CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including the star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10 — have not been published for Anthem East Llc. This is often the case for smaller hospices with limited patient counts, and it should not be interpreted as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey responses to report.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Anthem East Llc scored 78.05, which falls below the Arizona state average of 94.29. This measure reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, based on CMS Care Compare data. CMS's care index score and visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage were not provided in the data available for this listing.
Anthem East Llc reports serving 16 ZIP codes from its Tucson-area office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Anthem East Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 001563), certified since June 2, 2023. 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 Anthem East Llc, which is common for hospices with smaller patient counts, and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Anthem East Llc scored 78.05, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Anthem East Llc serves 16 ZIP codes from its office near Tucson, Arizona, in Pinal County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the available CMS data for this listing; contact the hospice at (480) 716-7745 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Anthem East Llc has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 2023, 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 with a life-limiting illness who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care or attention; it is a different kind of care aimed at comfort and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Anthem East Llc delivers care; contact the hospice at (480) 716-7745 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; contact Anthem East Llc directly at (480) 716-7745 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (480) 716-7745 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Anthem East Llc directly using CCN 001563 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/001563?state=AZ.
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.