Azul Hospice & Palliative Care
Scottsdale, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031762)
CMS process measure: 85.37 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 818-0021 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Azul Hospice & Palliative Care. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 85.37, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Azul Hospice & Palliative Care serves 42 ZIP codes from its Scottsdale, AZ office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Azul Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 031762, since January 19, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Azul Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice agency based in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031762.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Azul Hospice & Palliative Care. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not necessarily indicate anything about the quality of care provided; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current information.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Azul Hospice & Palliative Care scored 85.37, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 8 is also reported by CMS.
Azul Hospice & Palliative Care reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Scottsdale office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility; no specific cost figures are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Azul Hospice & Palliative Care?
Yes. Azul Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 031762) since January 19, 2022, 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 with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Azul Hospice & Palliative Care scored 85.37, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Azul Hospice & Palliative Care reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its office in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Azul Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and CMS publishes the same quality measures regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people who have a life-limiting illness and 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Azul Hospice & Palliative Care at (602) 818-0021 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 Azul Hospice & Palliative Care at (602) 818-0021 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measure scores, the geographic service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Azul Hospice & Palliative Care at (602) 818-0021 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Azul Hospice & Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031762?state=AZ to see the latest CMS-published information.
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.