Arizona Best Hospice, Llc
Yuma, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031627)
CMS process measure: 88.77 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 783-0705 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Arizona Best Hospice, LLC, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scores 88.77, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Arizona Best Hospice, LLC serves 8 ZIP codes from its Yuma, AZ office in Yuma County.
Yes, Arizona Best Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 031627, since April 20, 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Arizona Best Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Yuma, Arizona, serving Yuma County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 20, 2006, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031627.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for smaller hospices with limited patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the survey sample was not large enough to publish, or results have not yet been posted.
CMS does report a composite process measure score of 88.77 for this hospice, compared to a state average of 94.29 for Arizona, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 58.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
Arizona Best Hospice, LLC serves a service area covering 8 ZIP codes from its Yuma office.
Medicare beneficiaries who qualify for hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit can have their hospice services covered by Medicare when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Arizona Best Hospice, LLC has been Medicare-certified since April 20, 2006 (CCN 031627), 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process measure score is 88.77, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and that 58.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Arizona Best Hospice, LLC serves 8 ZIP codes from its Yuma, Arizona office in Yuma County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Arizona Best Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 20, 2006.
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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than pursuing curative treatment, but patients can still receive medical care for symptom management and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where care is delivered; please contact the hospice at (928) 783-0705 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; please contact Arizona Best Hospice, LLC directly at (928) 783-0705 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports patients and families; these details can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare and discussed directly with the hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Arizona Best Hospice, LLC's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031627?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.