Az Hospice Care Inc
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031700)
CMS process measure: 42.11 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 645-9640 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Az Hospice Care Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scores 42.11, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Az Hospice Care Inc serves 66 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Az Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031700, certified since September 9, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Az Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Phoenix, Arizona, serving Maricopa County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2019, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031700.
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 due to small patient counts and does not imply anything about the quality of care provided.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice of 42.11, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — meaning this hospice scores below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 5 and that 23.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Az Hospice Care Inc reports serving 66 ZIP codes from its Phoenix office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies they qualify; no cost or fee information 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 directly with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Az Hospice Care Inc has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2019 (CCN 031700), 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 for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 42.11, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 5 and reports that 23.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Az Hospice Care Inc reports serving 66 ZIP codes from its office in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Az Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2019.
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 for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice does not mean giving up; it means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Az Hospice Care Inc at (480) 645-9640 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; please contact Az Hospice Care Inc at (480) 645-9640 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quickly staff respond to needs, what services are included, and how a hospice's CMS quality scores compare to state averages; contact Az Hospice Care Inc at (480) 645-9640 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Az Hospice Care Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031700?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.