Canyon Home Care & Hospice
Glendale, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031711)
CMS process measure: 98.62 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 89 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 314-6246 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Canyon Home Care & Hospice is not shown with a separate CAHPS star rating, but 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and its CMS composite process score of 98.62 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Canyon Home Care & Hospice serves 89 ZIP codes from its Glendale, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Canyon Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031711, certified since April 16, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Canyon Home Care & Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Glendale, Arizona, serving Maricopa County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2020 (CCN 031711).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported positive experiences: 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, though the underlying recommendation and rating percentages are strong indicators from families who completed the survey.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Canyon Home Care & Hospice scored 98.62, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 86.5% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
The agency's service area, per CMS data, spans 89 ZIP codes from its Glendale office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Canyon Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031711) since April 16, 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?
Per CMS Care Compare data, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 93% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.62, above the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 89 ZIP codes from its Glendale, Arizona location in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 89 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Canyon Home Care & Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures like the composite process score and CAHPS results are better indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, 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 curative treatment of the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all 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 Canyon Home Care & Hospice at (602) 314-6246 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 Canyon Home Care & Hospice directly at (602) 314-6246 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 scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Canyon Home Care & Hospice at (602) 314-6246 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Canyon Home Care & Hospice, CCN 031711, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031711?state=AZ to review current CMS-published 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.