Ascension Hospice Llc
Scottsdale, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 001562)
CMS process measure: 95.51 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 201-4163 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 89% would definitely recommend Ascension Hospice LLC, and CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 95.51, above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Ascension Hospice LLC serves 73 ZIP codes from its Scottsdale, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Ascension Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 001562, certified since May 1, 2023; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ascension Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County. CMS Care Compare records show the hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 2023. The data provided does not include an ownership type for this hospice, so families should confirm whether it is for-profit, non-profit, or government-run directly with the provider or on Medicare Care Compare.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 89% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data available, which is often the case for smaller providers or smaller survey samples and does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, Ascension Hospice LLC scored 95.51, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended care processes. A care index score of 10 was also reported, along with a figure showing that 63.0% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to CMS data.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 73 ZIP codes. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current information. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ascension Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 001562) since May 1, 2023, 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 CAHPS data, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 95.51, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 73 ZIP codes from its Scottsdale, Arizona location in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not provided in the data available; please contact the hospice at (480) 201-4163 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but some families prefer to know it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ascension Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 2023.
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 patients who have stopped seeking curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, but rather changing its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (480) 201-4163 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake procedures; please contact Ascension Hospice LLC at (480) 201-4163 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, service area coverage, staffing, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and contact them at (480) 201-4163 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ascension Hospice LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/001562?state=AZ to confirm current CMS 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.