Belief Hospice
Mesa, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031799)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 845-8088 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend Belief Hospice, and a composite process score comparison to the Arizona state average of 94.29 is also not currently reported. CMS does list a care index score of 6 for this hospice.
Belief Hospice serves 41 ZIP codes from its Mesa, Arizona office, located in Maricopa County.
Yes, Belief Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031799, certified since September 20, 2003; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Belief Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Mesa, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 2003, meaning it has been enrolled in the Medicare hospice program for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Belief Hospice has a care index score of 6. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality, only that CMS has not released the figures publicly.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score for Belief Hospice, so no comparison to the Arizona state average of 94.29 can be made at this time (CMS lists this as 'not reported'). Families are encouraged to check Care Compare periodically, as CMS updates these figures over time.
Belief Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 41 ZIP codes from its Mesa office, reflecting a fairly broad geographic reach within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families should contact the hospice directly and consult Care Compare for the most current details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Belief Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031799), certified since September 20, 2003, 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 a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage recommending, or percentage rating 9-10 for Belief Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating quality concerns.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists Belief Hospice's composite process comparison to the Arizona state average of 94.29 as 'not reported,' though CMS does report a care index score of 6 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Belief Hospice serves 41 ZIP codes from its office in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Belief Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is one factor families may want to weigh alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Belief Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 2003.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 is not about giving up but about changing the goals of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Belief Hospice at (480) 845-8088 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact Belief Hospice at (480) 845-8088 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure comparisons to the state average, service area, and how to begin care — contact Belief Hospice at (480) 845-8088 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Belief Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031799?state=AZ.
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.