Caring Hands Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031779)
CMS process measure: 69.67 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 742-0370 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Caring Hands Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc, often because too few patients were surveyed. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 69.67, below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Caring Hands Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc serves 73 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, AZ office in Maricopa County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Caring Hands Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031779), certified since February 11, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caring Hands Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice serving Phoenix, Arizona and surrounding communities in Maricopa County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 11, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031779.
CMS Care Compare data does not currently show a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of family caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, or a percentage rating it 9-10, for this provider. This is not a sign of poor quality — CMS often withholds these figures when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably. Families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current status.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Caring Hands Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc scored 69.67, compared with the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this provider. As always, families should review the full context of these measures on Care Compare rather than relying on a single number.
Caring Hands Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc serves a broad area, covering 73 ZIP codes from its Phoenix office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this profile.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caring Hands Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031779) since February 11, 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 (such as a star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Caring Hands Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc scored 69.67, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this provider.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 73 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caring Hands Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and family survey results, where available, are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 11, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is a specific palliative approach for people who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Caring Hands Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc at (602) 742-0370 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care, contact Caring Hands Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc directly at (602) 742-0370 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about services offered, how the hospice communicates with families, and how it performs on CMS quality measures; contact the hospice at (602) 742-0370 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view official CMS data for Caring Hands Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031779?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.