Canyon Hospice
Bullhead City, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031781)
CMS process measure: 98.46 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 605-4009 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Canyon Hospice 94% of the time, and 91% rated its care 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Canyon Hospice scored 98.46, above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Canyon Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its Bullhead City, Arizona office in Mohave County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Canyon Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031781, certified since November 20, 2003. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Canyon Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Bullhead City, Arizona, serving Mohave County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 20, 2003 (CCN 031781).
According to CMS Care Compare data, in the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, 94% said they would definitely recommend Canyon Hospice, and 91% rated the hospice's overall care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Canyon Hospice scored 98.46, compared with the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 74.3% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Canyon Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 14 ZIP codes surrounding Bullhead City.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; 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. Canyon Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031781) since November 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Canyon Hospice, and 91% rated its overall care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Canyon Hospice's composite process score is 98.46, above the Arizona state average of 94.29, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Canyon Hospice, based in Bullhead City, AZ, in Mohave County, serves 14 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Canyon Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Canyon Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 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 to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have six months or less to live.
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, support, or attention — hospice teams actively manage symptoms and provide support to patients and families.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify Canyon Hospice's care settings; please contact the hospice at (928) 605-4009 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Starting hospice care typically requires a physician's certification of eligibility; contact Canyon Hospice directly at (928) 605-4009 to learn about their specific intake process.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality measure scores, service area, staff availability, and how symptoms are managed — Canyon Hospice can be reached at (928) 605-4009 for these specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Canyon Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031781?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.