Arizona American Hospice, Llc
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031751)
CMS process measure: 86 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 95 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 500-8544 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Arizona American Hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 86.00, below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Arizona American Hospice serves 95 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, AZ office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Arizona American Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 031751, since August 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Arizona American Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. It has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2021 (CCN 031751). Families anywhere in Medicare's service area can rely on the Medicare hospice benefit to cover hospice care once a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
CMS Care Compare data does not show a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. CMS has not published these survey figures for Arizona American Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Arizona American Hospice scored 86.00, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 48.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
Arizona American Hospice reports serving a broad area, covering 95 ZIP codes from its Phoenix office. Families should confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included in the service area directly with the hospice. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified there for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Arizona American Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 031751, since August 30, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10, for this hospice, which often happens 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 CMS's composite process measure, Arizona American Hospice scored 86.00, compared to Arizona's average of 94.29, placing it below the state average; CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 48.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Arizona American Hospice reports serving 95 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Maricopa County office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 95 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may want to know it when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2021.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have stopped curative treatment; both prioritize comfort and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather focusing care differently.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Arizona American Hospice at (480) 500-8544 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 Arizona American Hospice at (480) 500-8544 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the hospice's CAHPS survey results, its process measure scores compared to the state average, and its ZIP code coverage, then contact Arizona American Hospice at (480) 500-8544 for anything not covered in published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Arizona American Hospice, LLC using CCN 031751 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031751?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.