Az Sunset Hospice
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031687)
CMS process measure: 95.77 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 544-9334 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Az Sunset Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 95.77, above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Az Sunset Hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Az Sunset Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031687, since 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Az Sunset Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving the Phoenix, Arizona area, Medicare-certified since January 21, 2019 (CCN 031687). It operates out of Maricopa County and serves 68 ZIP codes, giving families a fairly broad service area to draw on when arranging end-of-life care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes — Az Sunset Hospice scored 95.77, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 5 for this hospice, and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 8.0% of the relevant patient population, per the most recent published data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period available for this hospice. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Az Sunset Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031687) as of January 21, 2019, 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 Az Sunset Hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Az Sunset Hospice's composite process score is 95.77, compared to Arizona's state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 5 and that 8.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 68 ZIP codes from its office in Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Az Sunset Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are a better guide.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 21, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other health needs, and they may leave hospice if their condition improves or they choose to pursue curative treatment.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Az Sunset Hospice at (480) 544-9334 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Az Sunset Hospice at (480) 544-9334 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staffing, how care is coordinated, and CMS quality results; contact Az Sunset Hospice at (480) 544-9334 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Az Sunset Hospice (CCN 031687) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031687?state=AZ to review its current CMS-reported measures.
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.