Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care
Mesa, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031713)
CMS process measure: 94.47 (state average 94.29 — at state average)
Serves: 135 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 637-4100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 72% would definitely recommend Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care, and 82% rated their care experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 94.47 is at the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care serves 135 ZIP codes from its Mesa, Arizona office in Maricopa County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031713, certified since September 22, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice serving the Mesa, Arizona area, based in Maricopa County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2020 (CCN 031713).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 72% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided; where such figures are limited, this is often related to small survey sample sizes and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects whether recommended care processes were delivered — Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care scored 94.47, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Arizona's average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 25.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the data provided.
Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care serves a wide area, covering 135 ZIP codes from its Mesa office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 031713) since September 22, 2020, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 72% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care, and 82% rated their overall care experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 94.47, which CMS classifies as at the state average, compared to Arizona's average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care serves 135 ZIP codes from its Mesa, Arizona location in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 135 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 directly determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2020.
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 life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, not giving up on care itself; patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care at (480) 637-4100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care at (480) 637-4100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about recommendation rates, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care at (480) 637-4100 for specifics and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 031713) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031713?state=AZ to review its 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.